Harman International Names General Counsel

Sep 12, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- HAR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Harman International Industries announced that Todd A. Suko will join the company as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective September 22.

Suko will succeed Edwin Summers, who has served as the company's General Counsel since 1998. Summers will remain with the company in a senior legal role reporting to Suko.

Suko is a veteran of nearly 15 years in private law practice and corporate legal affairs. He served most recently as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for UAP Holding and United Agri Products, where he led legal functions such as regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts and restructuring.

"I am delighted to welcome Todd Suko to our senior executive team," said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Harman's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "His legal expertise is a natural fit with the company's strategy for optimizing our global footprint, expanding to new global markets, and building a best-in-class team. I am pleased that Ed Summers will continue his service to Harman from our location in Northridge, California, leveraging the contribution he has made to the company these past 10 years."

Harman International designs, manufactures and markets a range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets.

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