Kimberly Kuo Named Executive Vice President, Marketing, at Baker & Taylor

Kimberly Kuo Named Executive Vice President, Marketing, at Baker & Taylor

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's largest wholesale distributor of books and entertainment products, today announced that Kimberly Kuo has been named Executive Vice President of Marketing. Ms. Kuo will report to Arnie Wright, President.

Ms. Kuo brings over 15 years of marketing, communications and investor relations experience to Baker & Taylor, having held executive positions with EnfoTrust Networks and CTIA-The Wireless Association. Most recently, Ms. Kuo served as Executive Director of MyWireless.org - an organization she launched and grew into the third largest grassroots advocacy organization in the country, behind only the AARP and the NRA. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stanford University and earned a Rotary Scholarship to study at the London School of Economics.

Arnie Wight commented, "Adding someone of Kim's caliber not only strengthens the Executive Staff but adds needed expertise to our organization. In her new role, she will lead our efforts to enter new markets and expand market share of existing lines of business." Ms. Kuo and her family will be relocating to Charlotte from Alexandria, Virginia.

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.

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CONTACT: Jenny Johnson of Baker & Taylor, Inc., +1-704-998-3190,
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Web site: http://www.btol.com/

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