Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> May 25, 2004
RICHARD M. LEVY is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Varian Medical Systems was formed in April
1999 following the spinoff of the semiconductor and instruments
businesses from Varian Associates, Inc., a $1.6 billion multi-business
company founded in 1948. Mr. Levy joined Varian in 1968 as a Regional
Sales Manager and was selected to head the company's medical activities
in 1986. He was appointed a Senior Vice President of the corporation in
1989, and during the 1989-1992 period he oversaw several other business
areas, including semiconductor equipment and vacuum products. From 1992
until the time of the spin, Mr. Levy served as an Executive Vice
President of the corporation, with operational responsibilities for the
medical businesses and the Ginzton Technology Center. Mr. Levy's
background is well-suited to his demanding role. He holds a Bachelor's
degree from Dartmouth College and a Doctorate in Nuclear Chemistry from
the University of California at Berkeley. He began his business career
at the Monsanto Company, where he served as a research specialist and
project manager in both basic and applied research. Within Varian, prior
to assuming General Management and CEO duties, he oversaw sales,
marketing, service, R&D, and various corporate functions as well as
managing the corporate quality program. Profile
you see the company today?
Mr. Levy: Varian Medical is $1 billion plus company. Our primary
business is the equipment and
