Robert J. Laikin

ROBERT J. LAIKIN, Founder of BrightPoint, Inc., has been a Director of
the company since its inception in August 1989. Mr. Laikin has been
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the company since
January 1994. Mr. Laikin was President of the company from June 1992
until September 1996 and Vice President and Treasurer of the company
from August 1989 until May 1992. From July 1986 to December 1987, Mr.
Laikin was Vice President and, from January 1988 to February 1993,
President of Century Cellular Network, Inc., a company engaged in the
retail sale of cellular telephones and accessories.