Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> September 8, 2004

EMS PROVIDERS: BRIAN WHITE – KAUFMAN BROTHERS LP

BRIAN WHITE, an Analyst at Kaufman Bros, LP, has covered the EMS and electronics supply chain industries for eight years. Prior to joining Kaufman Bros. in 2003, he covered the EMS and electronics supply chain group at Merrill Lynch for four years. At Merrill Lynch, he was a member of Institutional Investor magazine's number one rated EMS team. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he covered the EMS and embedded computing industries at SG Cowen. He has contributed to several articles about the EMS industry with various leading publications and has participated as a speaker at various industry events over the years. He received his MBA with honors from Vanderbilt University with a concentration in Accounting and Finance with an international emphasis. He is a member of the National Business Honor Society. Profile
TWST: Would you start with a quick overview of what you're covering at

Kaufman Bros.?

Mr. White: I cover the EMS sector, seven of the top eight EMS providers.

TWST: What has gone on from a