James White

James White joined Polaris Capital Management, LLC as an Investment Analyst in January 2018. Mr. White brings valuable non-traditional research skills to the team. His keen observation, data gathering, interviewing and tactical problem solving skills offer heightened research perspective on global companies. His extensive travel and operational experience benefit the team, as does his formal medical training (Master’s of Science in physician assistant (PA) studies) and experience in health care and pharmaceutical related companies. Prior to joining Polaris, Mr. White was a consultant for U.S. government intelligence agencies. He was selected into a special task force created to advise policy makers on strategic planning. Mr. White also was a staff PA at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and served in the armed forces as a Navy SEAL. In June 2021, Mr. White graduated cum laude from the Executive MBA Americas program, earning a Cornell University MBA and Queen’s University MBA while continuing to work full-time at Polaris.