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Exhibit 99.1
Brightpoint Announces that Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Steven E.
Fivel Will Leave Company to Pursue Another Opportunity
| Craig M. Carpenter named Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
INDIANAPOLIS January 18, 2011 Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing
supply chain solutions to the wireless industry, today announced that Steven E. Fivel has resigned
his position, as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective March 1, 2011,
a position he has held for more than 14 years. Craig M. Carpenter, who has worked with Mr. Fivel as
an attorney in Brightpoints legal department for more than ten years, has been named Executive
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Mr. Fivel leaves Brightpoint and returns to Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) to become the Assistant
General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Before coming to Brightpoint, Mr. Fivel was employed by
Simon from 1988 to 1997.
Steve has made many significant contributions to Brightpoints growth over the last 14 years and
his expert legal and business advice have positively impacted the Company. I am proud of Steves
many accomplishments at Brightpoint, stated Robert J. Laikin, Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer.
Steven E. Fivel stated that, It was a difficult decision to leave Brightpoint, but I am excited to
return to Simon Property Group. I have worked closely with Craig for the last 10 years and I know
that he is ready for the challenge and I am confident that he will excel in this new role.
Craig M. Carpenter joined Brightpoint in 2000 and currently serves as its Vice President, Assistant
General Counsel & Assistant Secretary. Prior to joining Brightpoint, Mr. Carpenter served as
Associate General Counsel and Vice President of Operations of ProValent, Inc. from 1999 to 2000,
practiced law with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP (formerly Sommer & Barnard P.C.) from 1996 to
1999 and practiced law with Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP. from 1995 to 1996. Mr. Carpenter earned
his B.S., Business (Finance-Real Estate), and J.D./M.B.A. degrees from Indiana University.
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. Brightpoints 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. Brightpoints effective and efficient platform allows its
customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. The company has
approximately 4,000 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
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 Brightpoints 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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Brightpoint, Inc.
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Brightpoint, Inc. | |
Tom Ward
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Carolyn Manco | |
Investor Relations
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Media Relations | |
317-707-2745
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317-707-2276 |