CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker & Taylor, the leading
distributor of books, videos, music, games and library services, announced
today that David Cully has joined Baker & Taylor in a newly created position
as Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Baker & Taylor Marketing
Services (BTMS) effective immediately. Cully will report to Arnie Wight, Baker
& Taylor's President. Cully's primary responsibilities include managing all
merchandising and purchasing functions, managing BTMS, and managing Baker &
Taylor's new Specialty Markets Group.
"David's experience and established reputation in the industry are
valuable assets to Baker & Taylor," noted Wight. "Most importantly, his
in-depth understanding of the needs of our customers and innovative approaches
to meeting customers' needs will help Baker & Taylor remain at the forefront
of the industry."
Cully has extensive experience in both the book and retail industry, as
well as in merchandising, marketing and distribution. Before joining Baker &
Taylor, Cully held various management positions at many companies that are
very familiar with Baker & Taylor -- Lechters, Inc. Barnes & Noble, Inc.,
Simon & Schuster, Inc., Waldenbooks, Inc., Putnam/Berkley Publishing Company
and Sher Book Distribution Company. Most recently, Cully was the
CEO/Co-Founder of the Blue Tulip Corporation in New York.
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 176 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 Willis Stein & Partners, a leading private equity
investment firm.
SOURCE Baker & Taylor, Inc.
Jenny Johnson of Baker & Taylor, Inc., +1-704-998-3190, johnsoj@btol.com
