Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 15, 1999

James Estill – Emj Data Systems Ltd (emj.t)

JAMES ESTILL is the founder, President and CEO of EMJ Data Systems, Ltd., which he established in 1979. EMJ Data Systems Ltd., headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, is a Canadian, publicly-owned distributor of computer products and peripherals. EMJ specializes in high performance products for Apple, Digital Audio/Video, Internetworking, Media Management, Point-of-Sale and UNIX. EMJ employees over 200 people and has branch offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal and Halifax, as well as an office in the United States. 1998 sales were $142 million and EMJ trades under the symbol EMJ on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mr. Estill frequently lectures and writes articles on the subjects of entrepreneurship. Business, computer industry trends, and time management. In 1997, Mr. Estill was the winner of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, and a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year. Profile
TWST: Give us a background profile, enough information to put us into

context. Then, bring us up to date and tell us what you do see as your

company and your business today?

Mr. Estill: EMJ