NEW YORK, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris
Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: HPOL), a global market research firm,
today announced several key executive appointments. These
appointments follow the recent appointment of Al Angrisani as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company.
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The executive appointments are as follows:
- Eric Narowski has been appointed
Chief Financial Officer of the Company, having served as Interim
Chief Financial Officer since June
2011. He continues to also serve as the Principal Accounting
Officer and Global Controller of the Company.
- Marc Levin has been appointed
Chief Operating Officer of the Company, responsible for European
operations. He continues to also serve as Chief Administrative
Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the
Company.
- Mike de Vere has been appointed
Chief Executive Officer of the Company's U.S. Business Groups. He
continues to also serve as President of the Company's U.S. Business
Groups.
- Todd Myers has been appointed
Chief Operating Officer of the Company's U.S. Business Groups,
having served as Interim Head of Technology, Operations and Panel
since June 2011.
"I would like to congratulate these individuals on their
appointments," commented Mr. Angrisani. "This group, combined with
the other members of the senior management team, possesses the
collective experience, dedication, and drive to execute our
strategy. I look forward to their many contributions as we work to
return value to our stockholders."
Mr. Angrisani further commented, "Beyond these appointments, I
am pleased that I have been able to solidify the rest of my senior
management team. The entire team has contributed significantly to
the progress we have made thus far in executing the turnaround
program. Having a stable and committed senior management team with
clearly defined areas of accountability is a key element in
ensuring a successful turnaround."
Biographical information for the executives noted above can be
found under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website
at http://ir.harrisinteractive.com/.
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Certain statements in this press release constitute
forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor
provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements include, among others, statements as to
future economic performance, projections as to financial items,
estimates, and plans and objectives for future operations, products
and services. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
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"predicts", "potential", "continue", "consider", "possibility", or
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forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward looking statements. Such risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, risks detailed in the
"Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K, as updated quarterly in our Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q to reflect additional material risks. The Company has filed
its reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and they are available under the Investor Relations
section of our website at http://ir.harrisinteractive.com/. Risks
and uncertainties also include the continued volatility of the
global macroeconomic environment and its impact on the Company and
its clients, the Company's ability to sustain and grow its revenue
base, the Company's ability to maintain and improve cost efficient
operations, the impact of reorganization, restructuring and related
charges, quarterly variations in financial results, actions of
competitors, the Company's ability to develop and maintain products
and services attractive to the market, the Company's ability to
remain in compliance with the financial covenants in its credit
agreement, and uncertainties surrounding the Company's ability to
comply with certain NASDAQ listing requirements.
You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating
such forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on them. The forward-looking statements are
qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market
research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business
acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight.
Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative
research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of
industries including health care, technology, public affairs,
energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media,
retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in
more than 215 countries and territories through our North American
and European offices and a network of independent market research
firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that
help us - and our clients - stay ahead of what's next. For more
information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
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Harris Interactive Inc.
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