Logistics Veteran Joins NAL Worldwide as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Doug Witt Brings 25 Years of Industry Leadership to Supply Chain Solutions Specialist

ADDISON, Ill. -- NAL Worldwide LLC, a leading provider of third-party supply chain solutions, today announced Douglas E. Witt has joined the company as president and chief executive officer. Witt will lead a team of approximately 600 employees in 30 locations nationwide delivering innovative logistics programs to a diverse range of customers primarily in the communications, technology, medical, and retail industries.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to leverage the operations and sales experiences gained over my career in logistics and distribution to lead NAL Worldwide, an entrepreneurial and customer-centric, supply chain solutions specialist," commented Doug Witt. "I've been impressed by NAL's continued focus on the processes and people that enable the company to deliver unique solutions that bring a measurable return on investment to each of its customers."

At NAL, Witt will build on the customer-centric focus that has differentiated NAL as a leading provider of tailored supply chain solutions and associated value-added services. He will actively lead initiatives to expand NAL organically and through selected acquisitions and manage the company's commitment to enhance its supply chain service offerings and geographies in order to best serve its customers and their evolving needs.

Prior to joining NAL Worldwide, Witt was president and chief executive officer of FedEx Supply Chain Services, Inc. During his tenure, Witt focused the business and its associates on quality of service to and innovative solutions for its clients and their supply chain needs, all while adding service offerings and positioning the business for growth and profitability. Witt joined FedEx in 2000 as vice president and general manager of FedEx eLogistics, a business focused on warehousing and fulfillment for the e-commerce market.

Earlier, Witt held a series of positions of increasing responsibility at Newark Electronics and W. W. Grainger, Inc., most recently as Newark's vice president, product marketing and sales/general manager, electronic commerce and Cadillac electric. Witt started at Grainger in 1987 and advanced to vice president, national accounts before leaving to join Newark Electronics in 1997. He also was with IBM Corporation and Bell & Howell Company earlier in his career. Witt has an AB from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

"We're pleased to partner with a veteran executive of Doug's caliber," noted Ted Kovas, member of NAL Worldwide's board of directors and director of Lake Capital, NAL's capital partner. "Doug's focus on customer service and his proven operating leadership skills, track record of sales and marketing success, and deep industry experience make him the ideal CEO to build a leading supply chain solutions provider."

About NAL Worldwide

NAL Worldwide is a leading provider of complex supply chain solutions. Leading global organizations primarily in the communications, technology, retail, and medical industries use NAL Worldwide solutions to react faster to business demands and execute more effectively across the supply chain spectrum. NAL Worldwide is a privately held company with a national network of 30 facilities supported by leading edge technology that enables your "always visible supply chain." NAL Worldwide and its operational processes are ISO-certified. For more information, visit www.nalworldwide.com or contact our corporate offices at 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Addison, Illinois 60601. Phone [phone]; e-mail inquiries [e-mail].