Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has named P. Harris Morris president of the company’s Broadcast Communications business. Previously, Morris served as vice president and general manager of the Media and Workflow area of the Broadcast Communications business.
“I am pleased to have Harris Morris stepping into the role of president of Broadcast Communications, ” said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris. “As vice president of our Media and Workflow business, he has spearheaded our strategy of taking existing hardware and software applications and developing new technology to address emerging media markets like digital out-of-home networks.
“In support of these new growth initiatives, ” Lance added, “he has played a pivotal role in the cross-divisional collaboration to incorporate managed IT services as an integral part of these advanced media solutions. Media and Workflow solutions have been a key offering in expanding our international presence in regions such as the Middle East, South America and Asia.”
Before joining Harris Corporation in January 2008, Morris served as chief strategy officer for the Thomson Learning Division of Thomson Corporation, where he played an instrumental role in the development of Thomson’s growth strategy for international channel expansion and digital products.
