Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> March 11, 2004

Jeffrey Schwartz – Autobytel Inc

JEFFREY SCHWARTZ is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Dorel Industries Inc. Shortly after obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Montreal's McGill University, Mr. Schwartz joined Dorel Company Ltd., the juvenile product manufacturing operation established by his father several years earlier. Already endowed with strong financial acumen, the experience rounded out his abilities, providing him with an important operational and sales background. Originally, Vice President, Juvenile for Dorel Industries (the public company), he was named Vice President, Finance in the late 1980s and later Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. These positions have become increasingly strategic over the years, as the company has evolved through various acquisitions to become a global consumer products leader in juvenile and home furnishings. Mr, Schwartz currently oversees the finance function at all Dorel companies and regularly deals with the many financial analysts who follow the corporation. Profile
TWST: We'd like to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company

and a picture of the things you're doing at the present time.

Mr. Schwartz: Autobytel has been in business for nine