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Syntax-Brillan is teaching consumers a new television language. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Tempe, AZ, Syntax-Brillian Corporation (NASDAQ: BRLC) manufactures and markets high-definition televisions. The company makes televisions in two technologies: liquid crystal display for screens less than 50 inches, and rear projection liquid crystal on silicon for screens more than 50 inches. It also offers prisms, color separators, lenses, and other optical modules. The company had 2005 revenue of about $85.5 million and employs about 110 people. In November 2005, Syntax Groups Corporation and Billian Corporation merged to create the current Syntax-Brillian Corporation.

President and Chief Executive Officer
James Li
Number of Employees 293
Contact Information

1600 N Desert Dr

Tempe, Arizona 85281

www.brilliancor...

1 602 389 8888

NAICS Code Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing: 334220

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
James Li President and Chief Executive Officer
John S. Hodgson Chief Financial Officer
Robert L. Melcher CTO
Thomas Chow Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
Michael Chan Executive Vice President Operations
William T. Fox Senior Vice President, Sales
Henning C. Stauss Vice President, Operations
Hope Frank Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Rainer L. Kuhn Vice President, Sales Product Marketing
Rajan N. Kapur Vice President, Development
Russell Flack Senior Director, Manufacturing
Christopher C.L. Liu Director
Michael Garnreiter Director
Yasushi Chikagami Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Vincent F. Sollitto Chairman
Bruce Berkoff Board of Directors
David N.K. Wang Board of Directors
David P. Chavoustie Board of Directors
Max Fang Board of Directors
Shih-Jye Cheng Board of Directors

James Li has been the President and Chief Operating Officer and a director since December 2005. Mr. Li served as Syntax's Chief Executive Officer from July 1, 2003 until Syntax's merger with Brillian in December 2005, and also co-founded Syntax. Before joining Syntax, Mr. Li was the Director of OEM/ ODM Business and Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO from December 1998 to February 2003 at Elitegroup Computer Systems, a leading manufacturer of computer motherboards. From January 1997 to December 1998, he was General Manager at Chenbro America, Inc., a computer chassis manufacturer. From December 1989 to July 1996, he was the Senior Business Manager in the Global Procurement Office at Gateway Computer, a manufacturer of home and personal computers. He received his Bachelor's degree in English and international business from Christ's College, Taiwan, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College.

Organization Position Status
Syntax-Brillian Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former
Syntax, Inc. Co-Founder Former
Gateway Computer Co Manager Former
Syntax, Inc. Executive Assistant Former
Northwestern College Bachelor of Arts Degree Former

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Chief Financial Officer Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current
Simula, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
iLinc Communications Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Former
Sonoran Energy, Inc. Interim Chief Financial Officer Former
Flipchip International, LLC Chief Financial Officer Former
FEI Company Chief Financial Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Syntax-Brillian Corporation CTO Current

Mr. Chow is Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer of Syntax-Brillian. Prior to the merger, he served as Syntax's Chief Financial Officer. He co-founded Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc. in October 1994, a distributor of computer equipment, and formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Syntax, and served as its Chief Operating Officer until 2004. In 1996, he co-founded Warpspeed, a manufacturer of graphic display adapters. Earlier, he was President of the QDI Group, a manufacturer of personal computer motherboards and graphic display cards, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Legend Holding Group, Hong Kong. Mr. Chow was Sales Manager for Legend Holding Group, the largest personal computer manufacturing company in China. Mr. Chow graduated with first class BSC honors in microelectronic and microprocessor technology at Newcastle University (United Kingdom).

Organization Position Status
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current
Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc. Co-Founder Former
Warpspeed Co-Founder Former
Newcastle University Former

Mr. Chan brings substantial experience in operational efficiencies, and prior to the merger, he served as Syntax's Chief Operating Officer. From June 2000 to April 2004, Mr. Chan was Vice-President of Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc., a distributor of computer equipment and formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Syntax, with responsibility for sales and marketing. He co-founded NCX Corp., a wholesaler of computer peripherals, and served as its Chief Executive Officer from July 1997 to May 2000. Earlier, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Shinho Technology and Communication, Inc., a manufacturer of monitors. Mr. Chan was financial controller at Infiniti Manufacturing and Microstar Computer, a system integrator and wholesaler of personal computer components from 1992 to 1994. Mr. Chan graduated from the University of Southern California, with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance.

Organization Position Status
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Executive Vice President Operations Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former
Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc. Vice President Former
University of Southern California Bachelor of Science Degree Former

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Senior Vice President, Sales Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Vice President, Operations Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Vice President, Marketing & Communications Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Vice President, Sales Product Marketing Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Vice President, Development Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Senior Director, Manufacturing Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Senior Director, Manufacturing Former

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Chairman Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation President & CEO Former

Organization Position Status
Enuclia Semiconductor, Inc. Chairman Current
LG Display Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current
Enuclia Semiconductor, Inc. President and CEO Former
Displaysearch President, leads Former
LG Display Co., Ltd. Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, Marketing Former
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Vice President of AMLCD Marketing Former

Christopher C.L. Liu has been a director since November 2005. Mr. Liu currently serves as the President and a member of the board of directors of Taiwan Kolin Co. Ltd., a Taiwan publicly listed company that manufactures and distributes consumer electronics and home appliances, positions he has held since May 2000 and May 1989, respectively. Mr. Liu is currently a member of the board of directors of the following companies: DigiMedia Technology Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 1997; Realise Technology and Service Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 1999; Ares Tech Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 2004; River Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 2004; Commission of Taiwan Digital Television, since October 2005; Chung Hua Finance and Economic Strategic Association, since 2002; and China Chemical Pharmaceutical Company Limited, since 2004. He also served as Supervisor for the Department of Public Works and Transportation for the city of Austin, Texas from 1985 to 1989. Mr. Liu earned his Master of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor of Science degree in hydraulic engineering from Feng Chia University in Taiwan.

Organization Position Status
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Director Current
University of Michigan Master of Civil Engineering Degree Former

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current

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Main Street Restaurant Group Treasurer Former
Amtech Systems, Inc. Chairman Current
Knight Transportation, Inc. Chairman Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Director Current
Knight Transportation, Inc. Director Current
Taser International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Main Street Restaurant Group Cfo Former
Business Administration Bachelor of Science In Accounting Former
California State University Long Beach Bachelor of Science In Accounting Former
California State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Board of Directors Current

Mr. Yasushi Chikagami co-founded GVC Corp in early 1980. GVC grew into a billion dollor enterprise before it was acquired by Lite-On. He is the Founder and Board member of Arise Group. He is also the Vice President of SMIC(Japan). Mr. Chikagami has more than 40years of international sales experience for semiconductor and electronics products. He is an active angel investor and is an early investor of and sits on the board of Silicon Storage Technologies (NASDAQ: SSTI), Trident Microsystems (NASDAQ: TRID), and numerous startups. Mr. Chikagami holds a M.S. from Tokyo University.

Organization Position Status
Smic Vice President Current
Tri-D Current
Ssti Current
Arise Inc Chairman Current
Trident Microsystems, Inc. Director Current
Syntax-Brillian Corporation Director Current
Andevices, Inc. Director Current
Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Gvc Co-Founder Former
Arise Inc Founder Former
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Chairman Former
Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. Vice Chairman Former
University of Tokyo M.S. Former
Tokyo University M.S. Former
National Taiwan University B.S. Former
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