Brightstar Corporation
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| Industry | Wireless Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, US |
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Key people
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Marcelo Claure, President and CEO [1] |
| Products | Device and Accessories Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Device Buyback and Trade-in, Handset Protection and Insurance, Multi-channel Retail and Mobile Financing Services, and Mobile Digital Solutions |
| Revenue | More than $10 billion in net revenue in 2014 USD |
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Number of employees
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9,000 |
| Website | www.brightstar.com |
Brightstar Corp., a U.S.-based privately held corporation founded in 1997, distributes mobile phones and other devices, serving more than 200 carriers, 40,000+ retailers, and 15,000+ enterprise customers in more than 100 countries. It provides specialized global wireless distribution and services, serving mobile device manufacturers, wireless operators and retailers.[1] Brightstar offers customized solutions including: value-added device and accessories distribution, supply chain solutions, handset protection and insurance, buyback and trade-in solutions and omnichannel retail solutions, and mobile digital solutions within the wireless telecommunications industry.
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Acquisition History
In July 2014, Brightstar Corp. and Bharti Enterprises announced that they entered into a definitive agreement to bring the latest mobile technologies and services to the Indian market. As part of the agreement, a Brightstar subsidiary acquired a majority interest in Beetel Teletech Limited, a leading company in the distribution and sale of communication and media devices, enterprise solutions and IT products in India.[2]
In February 2014, Brightstar Corp. completed its acquisition of 20:20 Mobile, a leading provider of distribution and integrated supply chain solutions to the European mobile industry. Brightstar acquired facilities in the UK, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and provide products and services across 13 European countries.[3]
In October 2013, Japanese SoftBank paid $1.26 billion for a 57% stake in Brightstar. Over the next 5 years, or upon certain events, SoftBank's ownership will accrete to 70%.[4]
Locations
The company's headquarters is located in suburban unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida in Miami, Florida.[5]
Brightstar has operations centers and/or sales offices in four geographic regions:[6]
- U.S. & Canada
- Latin America
- Asia Pacific
- Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Subsidiaries
http://www.eSecuritel.com
http://www.Beetel.in
http://cas.softbank.jp/index.html
Leadership Team
- Ronald Fisher,Chairman[7]
- Jaymin B. Patel,President & CEO [8]
- Catherine Smith, Chief Administrative & Legal Officer
- Ken Miyauchi, Vice President of SoftBank Corp.
- Kazuhiko Fujihara, Director SoftBank Corp.
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