Brightpoint Appoints Tom Ridge as New Director

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL)
announced today that the board of directors has appointed the Honorable Tom
Ridge to serve as a Class III director. Mr. Ridge is the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Ridge Global, an international strategic consulting firm,
headquartered in Washington, DC. Ridge was the first Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and was twice elected Governor of Pennsylvania.
Ridge was one of the first Vietnam combat veterans elected to Congress, where he
served from 1982 to 1994.

"Tom Ridge brings a significant amount of additional depth and experience to the
Board and I am delighted that he is joining us," said Robert J. Laikin, Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "His expertise in risk management and
global trade security are particularly valuable to Brightpoint and our vendors
and customers."

"Secretary Ridge's experience as an innovative leader will serve Brightpoint
well as it continues its growth in the dynamic wireless communications
industry," stated Jerre L. Stead, Lead Independent Director.

"Brightpoint's cost-effective, inventive and customizable solutions have made it
a go-to resource in today's hotly competitive wireless industry," said Secretary
Ridge. "I look forward to working with Brightpoint as it continues to expand the
possibilities of this vast and rapidly changing market."

About Tom Ridge

Tom Ridge became the first Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and,
on January 24, 2003, became the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security. During his tenure, Secretary Ridge worked with more than
180,000-plus employees from a combined 22 agencies to create an agency that
facilitated the flow of people and goods, instituted layered security at air,
land and seaports, developed a unified national response and recovery plan,
protected critical infrastructure, integrated new technology and improved
information sharing worldwide. Tom Ridge served as Secretary of this historic
and critical endeavor until February 1, 2005. Twice elected as Governor of
Pennsylvania, Governor Ridge's aggressive technology strategy helped fuel the
state's advances in economic development, education, health care and the
environment.

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 2008, Brightpoint handled approximately 84 million wireless devices
globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel
development, fulfillment, product customization, e-Business 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 2008 Brightpoint generated revenue
of $4.6 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, including, but
not limited to, statements regarding potential spending reductions resulting
from the elimination and proposed elimination of positions and the streamlining
of operations and its ability to achieve cost savings and debt reduction as part
of its 2009 Spending and Debt Reduction Plan. 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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CONTACT: Brightpoint, Inc.
Anurag Gupta
317-707-2355
Anurag.gupta@brightpoint.com