SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced a transition in leadership of its worldwide sales organization. Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Mark Carrington will step down from his position with the Company, but will assist with the transition in the short term. Harmonic has initiated a formal search for Mr. Carrington's replacement and in the interim period, senior sales leadership will report directly to Patrick Harshman, president and CEO of Harmonic. "We thank Mark for his years of service to the company during which time we significantly expanded our customer base worldwide, particularly in Broadcast and Media. We wish him the best in his future endeavors," said Mr. Harshman. "As a matter of record, this transition does not impact our previously announced financial guidance issued on our quarterly earnings call on October 23, 2012." Harmonic Research