David Cully Appointed President, Baker & Taylor Retail
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 30 -- Baker & Taylor, the world's
largest book and entertainment distributor, today promoted David Cully to
President, Retail Markets. In his new role, Mr. Cully will add domestic and
international retail book and entertainment sales to his merchandising,
purchasing and Baker & Taylor Marketing Services responsibilities. "David's
retail and merchandising experience will ensure that we continually adapt
to changes within the industry and that excellent customer service remains
our primary focus," said Arnie Wight, President of Baker & Taylor. Bill
Preston, Sr. V.P. Books, and Frank Wolbert, Sr. V.P. Entertainment, will
now report to Mr. Cully.
Mr. Cully joined Baker & Taylor in January 2008 as Executive Vice
President of Merchandising and Baker & Taylor Marketing Services. Since
joining Baker & Taylor, he has re-engineered the company's approach to
merchandise buying and supply chain management and worked closely with both
customers and vendors. Cully has extensive experience in the book and
retail industry, as well as in merchandising, marketing and distribution.
Before joining Baker & Taylor, he held various management positions at
industry leaders, including Barnes & Noble, Inc., Simon & Schuster, Inc.,
Waldenbooks, Inc., and Putnam/Berkley Publishing Company. Most recently, he
was the CEO/Co-Founder of Blue Tulip Corporation in New York.
About Baker & Taylor, Inc.
Baker & Taylor, Inc. (http://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, founded in 1987, 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 companies representing over $9 billion in
enterprise value. Castle Harlan's current portfolio companies, which employ
more than 42,000 people, include AmeriCast Technologies, a leading designer
and manufacturer of large, complex steel castings used in mining trucks,
locomotives and energy equipment and Ames True Temper, a leading
manufacturer of lawn and garden tools and accessories.
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