Baker & Taylor Names John Lindsay Vice President Book Merchandising

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's
largest wholesale distributor of books and entertainment products, today
announced that John Lindsay has joined the Company as Vice President, Book
Merchandising. Mr. Lindsay will report to Jean Srnecz, Senior Vice President,
Merchandising.
"I am delighted that John has joined our organization," said Ms. Srnecz.
"He will play a key role in the implementation of our supply chain initiatives
and our implementation of Category Buying."
Reporting to Mr. Lindsay will be Divisional Merchandise Directors Sally
Neher, Rick Shalayda and Barbara Witt. Allen Johnson will dually report to
Mr. Lindsay and Ms. Srnecz.
John most recently was VP Marketing/Merchandising at Levy Home
Entertainment with overall responsibilities for all areas of book buying,
category management, marketing, logistics and publisher relations. At Levy,
he drove the IMU (Initial mark up) and sales improvement programs, and freight
reduction initiative. He also played a key role in partnering with publishers
on product development for new products/packages for the execution of
successful go-to market product launches in non-traditional markets.
Before joining Levy in 2001, John held various senior Merchandise
Management positions with Shopko Stores, and the Venture Stores division of
the May Company. John holds a BA in Marketing from Missouri State University.
About Baker & Taylor, Inc.
Baker & Taylor, Inc. (www.btol.com) is a global information and
entertainment services company that offers books, videos, music, games and
services to libraries, educational institutions, and retailers. Based in
Charlotte, N.C., the company has been in existence for over 180 years,
developing long-term relationships with major suppliers, including book
publishers, movie studios, and music labels. Baker & Taylor maintains one of
the largest combined in-stock book, video and music inventories in the United
States, and services the broadest customer base in the industry. Baker &
Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., a leading private
equity investment firm.
About Castle Harlan
Castle Harlan, a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1987,
acquired Baker & Taylor in July 2006. It invests in controlling interests in
the buyout and development of middle-market companies in North America,
Europe, and, together with CHAMP Private Equity, Australasia. Since inception,
Castle Harlan has invested in 49 companies representing more than $9 billion
in enterprise value. Castle Harlan's current portfolio companies, which employ
more than 42,000 people, include Ames True Temper, a leading manufacturer of
lawn and garden tools and accessories; and Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, Inc.,
the nation's largest independent provider of drilling fluids and
fluid-handling services for onshore oil and gas drilling.
SOURCE Baker & Taylor, Inc.

Jenny Johnson of Baker & Taylor, Inc., +1-704-998-3190, johnsoj@btol.com