Harris Picks Harris

Harris Morris to lead broadcast business

By Glen Dickson -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/9/2010 10:19:27 AM

Technology conglomerate Harris Corp. has named Harris Morris as president of its broadcast communications business, filling the post left vacant when Tim Thorsteinson retired in October. Previously, Morris served as VP and GM of the media and workflow area of the broadcast communications business, working with Harris' software products for traffic and automation applications as well as new markets like digital signage.

Before joining Harris in January 2008, Morris served as chief strategy officer for the Thomson Learning Division of Thomson Corporation, formulating Thomson's growth strategy for international channel expansion and digital products. Prior to that, he worked 13 years for consulting firm Bain & Company, rising to the level of partner and VP, and specializing in media, technology and telecommunications. Morris has an MBA from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree with distinction in economics and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia.

"I am pleased to have Harris Morris stepping into the role of president of broadcast communications," said Howard Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris, in a statement.  "As VP 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, 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."