Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> September 24, 2001

Optical Components & Systems Vendors: John Butler – Sg Cowen Securities Corp

JOHN BUTLER joined SG Cowen in 2000 to assume coverage of the optical networking sector, including optical components and systems manufacturers. Prior to joining SG Cowen, Mr. Butler was a Senior Equity Analyst at Prudential Securities, where he covered optical networking and telecom equipment vendors. Mr. Butler began his career in research at Alex. Brown in 1993, covering the telecommunications equipment sector. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a BA in Biology from Lafayette College. Profile
TWST: John, let's start with the approach that you take to the

telecommunications equipment sector. What do you focus on specifically?

Mr. Butler: Specifically, I'm focused on the optical