AMO sharpens focus on innovative technology
November 15th 2003A sign of an excellent company is one that capitalizes on its strengths, minimizes its weaknesses, takes advantage of its opportunities, and recognizes its threats, according to James V. Mazzo, president and chief executive officer of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO).
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Nidek sets wheels in motion to be GM of health care
September 15th 2003Hideo Ozawa has an aggressive vision for his company. As president and founder of Nidek Inc., Ozawa has set a plan in motion to transform the Japan-based eye-care company to the size of General Motors by the end of the 21st century.
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Santen hopes to build its presence through collaboration
November 1st 2002Napa, CA-When Santen Inc. entered the U.S. marketplace, the company's initial corporate campaign featured a bright-eyed, smiling little girl named Molly. The little girl was the focal point of the campaign that was entitled, "Protecting the Joy of Sight."
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IPO positions Alcon for tomorrow
September 1st 2002Fort Worth, TX-Amid the fanfare of the New York Stock Exchange and company executives, Tim Sear of Alcon Laboratories Inc. and Peter Brabeck-Letmathe of Nestl? A stood atop the balcony overlooking the trading floor and rang the opening bell, marking the official start of the day on Wall Street.
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