Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> September 30, 1999

Thomas G. Wiggans – Connetics Corporation (cnct)

THOMAS G. WIGGANS has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Connetics Corporation since July 1994, contributing over 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Prior to joining Connetics, Mr. Wiggans was President and Chief Operating Officer of CytoTherapeutics from 1992 to 1994. From 1980 to 1992, he held various positions at Ares-Serono Group, including President of its US pharmaceutical operations and Managing Director of its UK pharmaceutical operations. Mr. Wiggans also served in various sales and marketing positions with Eli Lilly & Co. Currently he is a Director of the Biotechnology Industry Organization and a governing member of its emerging company section. Mr. Wiggans is a Director of Paladin Labs, Inc. and DJ Pharma, Inc. He holds a BS from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. Profile
TWST: Let's start out by your giving us a brief overview of Connetics

Corporation, the Company's history, products, activities, customers,

those kinds of things, please.

Mr. Wiggans: We were