Harmonic Expands BoardHarmonic Expands Board

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT - News) today announced that it has expanded the Company's Board of Directors with the appointment of Patrick Gallagher, 52, a highly experienced telecommunications executive with significant international expertise. Mr. Gallagher held senior management positions during his 17 year tenure at British Telecom, including as Group Director of Strategy & Development, President of BT Europe and a member of the BT Executive Committee. He also served as Co/Vice Chairman and CEO at FLAG Telecom, a leading provider of international network transport and data services to telecom operators, content providers and Internet communities worldwide.

Mr. Gallagher currently serves on the Board of Directors at Getronics NV, a publicly traded company in The Netherlands with more than three billion Euros in annual revenues, and is the Vice Chairman of the Board at Golden Telecom, a leading facilities-based provider of integrated telecommunications and Internet services in major population centers throughout Russia and other countries of the CIS.

"Patrick is an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors, bringing a unique understanding of the worldwide telecommunications market garnered from his success and experience in the industry," said Patrick Harshman, President and CEO of Harmonic Inc. "I am pleased to welcome him and look forward to his contribution and active participation with the other members of our Board."

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