Consumer >> Analyst Interviews >> October 11, 1999
ERIC R. KATZMAN is a Vice President with Merrill Lynch Securities
Research. Previously, he was associated with Shearson Lehman Brothers
and Israel's Ministry of Trade and Industry. A Chartered Financial
Analyst, Mr. Katzman is a member of the NYSSA and AIAIR. He earned his
Bachelor's degree in Economics and Government from Oberlin College and
his M.B.A. in Finance from New York University's Stern School of
Business. Among his personal interests Mr. Katzman includes tennis,
golf, basketball, and skiing. Profile
TWST: What are the macro issues surrounding the brands and packagedfoods companies today?
Mr. Katzman: The macro issues primarily involve an economy which is very
strong, in combination with