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Brightpoint Announces Appointment of Larry Paulson as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that Larry Paulson has been named to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective January 1, 2011.
/ Source: GlobeNewswire

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that Larry Paulson has been named to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective January 1, 2011.

As Brightpoint CMO, Paulson will be responsible for providing direction and coordination in the areas of strategic development, portfolio expansion through new products and services, establishing and managing relationships with key vendors and customers and executing on the global marketing plan. He will also facilitate and drive Brightpoint's strategic commercial initiatives around the world. Paulson has been working closely with Brightpoint since June 2010 as Senior Strategic Development Advisor, where he also served as a member of the Global Executive Team and led critical initiatives in strategic planning, development and investments, and product portfolio and service expansion. In his new role as CMO, Paulson will report directly to Robert J. Laikin, Brightpoint Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

"Larry is a proven veteran who is recognized as a thought leader in the wireless industry, and we are extremely pleased that he will be leading our global marketing team," stated Brightpoint Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Laikin. "His expertise in product and service portfolio expansion and new channel development is invaluable and will allow us to deepen our relationship with key customers and vendors."

Paulson joins Brightpoint from Nokia, one of the world's leading mobile phone providers. He served in multiple roles during his 23-year career with Nokia including Global Senior Vice President and General Manager Devices CDMA in the Nokia Devices Business Group. In this role, Paulson designed, developed, launched and life cycled approximately 80 models of CDMA handsets in over 40 countries.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to leading stakeholders in the wireless industry. In 2009, Brightpoint handled approximately 84 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution channel management, procurement, inventory management, software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. The company has approximately 2,700 employees in more than 25 countries. In 2009, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.2 billion. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to more than 25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at , or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of Brightpoint. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the documents Brightpoint files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Brightpoint's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and Exhibit 99.1, thereto. These documents contain and identify important risk factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date these statements were made. Brightpoint undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc. Anthony Boor 317-707-2355