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San Diego’s Top Influentials highlights the Who’s Who in San Diego business, profiling the top newsmakers of 2008. This year we focus on the leaders in Biotech, Tech & Defense; Construction; Finance; Law and Business & Consumer Services; and Real Estate.
Since 1886, The Daily Transcript has seen and reported on many significant changes to San Diego’s economic landscape, many of which stem from the remarkable ideas and contributions of individuals. We pay tribute to these prominent newsmakers — San Diego’s movers and shakers — with a special salute to the Top Influentials.
Since 1886, The Daily Transcript has seen and reported on many significant changes to San Diego’s economic landscape, many of which stem from the remarkable ideas and numerous contributions of single individuals. These individuals have impacted our lives, our communities, our economy. Now, we pay tribute to these prominent newsmakers – San Diego’s movers and shakers – with a special salute to the 120 Top Influentials.
As The Daily Transcript celebrates its 120th year in print, our editorial board -- with help from the San Diego Historical Society -- reflects back on our region’s rich history. In this feature, we pay tribute to some of the pioneers who played an integral part in laying the foundation for San Diego’s future growth. Read more about the contributions these individuals have made as the Transcript takes a brief look back through time.
In celebration of The Daily Transcript's 120th Anniversary, we pay tribute to the prominent business leaders -- past and present -- who have impacted the region. The Daily Transcript thanks its sponsors for participating in this anniversary publication.
9975 Summers Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92121
Kim D. Blickenstaff is the chairman, chief executive officer and co-founder of Biosite Inc. He has more than 25 years of health care experience in finance, marketing management, sales and strategic planning. Over the past 18 years, he has built Biosite from a startup company of four employees to a public company with more than $280 million in annual revenues and more than 1,000 employees.
Biosite is a medical diagnostics company focused on revolutionizing health care through product innovation. The company is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel protein-based diagnostics that improve a physician's ability to diagnose debilitating and life-threatening diseases.
Biosite also has a charitable giving program, which is dedicated to helping enhance quality of life through volunteers and mentors sharing their expertise, though financial support and by providing novel, rapid diagnostics that improve the diagnosis of critical diseases.