Brightpoint, Inc.
Brightpoint Announces Appointment of Charles Stewardson as Senior Vice President of Business Development Supply Chain Solutions, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Brightpoint, Inc. 

27.06.2011 14:00
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INDIANAPOLIS, 2011-06-27 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain
solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that Charles Stewardson has
been named to the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development
Supply Chain Solutions, Europe, Middle East and Africa. 

Mr. Stewardson joins Brightpoint from DHL, a global market leader in the
logistics industry, where he served as Vice President and Business Director,
Telecoms. Prior to DHL, Mr. Stewardson held various leadership positions with
AT&T, Compaq, and Unipart Technology Logistics. In his new role as Senior Vice
President of Business Development Supply Chain Solutions, he will report
directly to Anurag Gupta. 

'Charles is a proven leader in the supply chain solutions industry,' stated
Anurag Gupta, Brightpoint's President, Europe, Middle East and Africa. 'By
appointing Charles to this role, we are further advancing this area of our
business with the best talent.' 

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing end-to-end
supply chain solutions to leading stakeholders in the wireless industry. In
2010, Brightpoint handled approximately 99 million wireless devices globally.
Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution channel management,
procurement, inventory management, repair services and reverse logistics,
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. Brightpoint has approximately 4,000 employees, as
well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint
covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through
its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2010, Brightpoint generated revenue of $3.6
billion. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to over
25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be
found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, 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. 


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         Investor Relations
         317-707-2745
         
         Brightpoint, Inc.
         Carolyn Manco
         Media Relations
         317-707-2276
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