Today, under CEO James Daunt and private ownership by Elliott Advisors, Barnes & Noble operates approximately 700 bookstores nationwide, serves over 700 communities across all 50 states, and maintains a robust digital presence through BN.com, NOOK eBooks and audiobooks, and educational resources such as SparkNotes. This strategic leader owns a multi-million-dollar parcel transportation budget, manages carrier partnerships, drives network optimization initiatives, and leads technology solutions that improve service, efficiency and customer experience.