Brightpoint Announces Appointment of Eric Hamburger as President of Latin America Operations

Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) (the "Company") announced today the appointment of Eric Hamburger as the President of the Company’s Latin America operations. Mr. Hamburger’s appointment reflects the Company’s continued commitment to Latin America and its focus on growing and expanding its operations in this strategically important region. "Eric has developed strong wireless industry relationships and deep industry knowledge in Latin America through his experiences at Motorola and McKinsey,” stated J. Mark Howell, Co-Chief Operating Officer of Brightpoint, Inc. and President Brightpoint Americas. I look forward to working with Eric to leverage that expertise with our existing operations and to develop new growth opportunities as Brightpoint works to become the leading provider of supply-chain solutions to the wireless industry in Latin America." Prior to his appointment as the President of the Company’s Latin America division, Mr. Hamburger had been Director, Strategy & Business Development, for Motorola Latin America Mobile Devices since 2003. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Hamburger was an Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company primarily focusing on developing and implementing sales and distribution strategies for wireless operators in Latin America. Mr. Hamburger also worked with Comcel, a leading wireless operator in Colombia, from 1996 to 1999 in a number of senior marketing and management roles. About Brightpoint, Inc. Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2006, Brightpoint (including Dangaard on a pro forma basis) handled 64 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, 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 3,300 employees in 25 countries. Including Dangaard operations on a pro forma basis, unaudited revenue in 2006 was $4.4 billion and unaudited net income was $51 million on a pro forma basis. 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.