Harmonic Reappoints Dan Whalen to its Board of Directors

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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced the reappointment of Dan Whalen to its board of directors, a position he previously held from 2021 to 2023. Nimrod Ben-Natan, president and CEO of Harmonic, welcomed Whalen back, citing his valuable contributions, extensive management experience, and deep knowledge of the broadband and video industries as assets for the company's strategic business and growth initiatives.

Whalen's recent roles include serving as president and CEO of ATX Networks and chief product officer at ADTRAN. He has also held leadership positions at Arris International, Cisco Systems, Comdisco, KPMG, and Bell Atlantic. Whalen expressed enthusiasm about helping Harmonic extend its market leadership in broadband access and video streaming solutions.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced the reappointment of Dan Whalen to the company's board of directors, which he previously served on from 2021 to 2023.      

"I'm very pleased to welcome Dan back to our board," said Nimrod Ben-Natan, president and CEO of Harmonic. "Dan made valuable contributions when he first joined, and his extensive management experience and deep knowledge of the broadband and video industries will greatly benefit our strategic business and growth initiatives."

Mr. Whalen was most recently the president and CEO of ATX Networks, a global provider of network infrastructure systems and commercial video solutions. Prior to ATX, he served as the chief product officer at ADTRAN, a provider of telecommunications networking and internetworking products. Before ADTRAN, Mr. Whalen held multiple leadership positions at Arris International, a telecommunications equipment company, including senior vice president of sales, senior vice president and general manager of global services, and president, network & cloud. Mr. Whalen has also held key positions at Cisco Systems, Comdisco, KPMG and Bell Atlantic.

"Harmonic continues to transform broadband access and video streaming with the most innovative solutions available, and I look forward to helping the company extend its market leadership as it executes on its global growth and value creation strategy," said Mr. Whalen.

Mr. Whalen holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Further information about Harmonic is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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SOURCE Harmonic Inc.

FAQ

When did Harmonic (HLIT) reappoint Dan Whalen to its board of directors?

Harmonic (HLIT) announced the reappointment of Dan Whalen to its board of directors on August 21, 2024.

What is Dan Whalen's previous experience with Harmonic's (HLIT) board?

Dan Whalen previously served on Harmonic's (HLIT) board of directors from 2021 to 2023.

What was Dan Whalen's most recent position before rejoining Harmonic's (HLIT) board?

Dan Whalen's most recent position was as president and CEO of ATX Networks, a global provider of network infrastructure systems and commercial video solutions.

How might Dan Whalen's reappointment benefit Harmonic (HLIT)?

Dan Whalen's extensive management experience and deep knowledge of the broadband and video industries are expected to greatly benefit Harmonic's (HLIT) strategic business and growth initiatives.