Harman International Industries Names Brad A. Hoffman as Vice President, Corporate Communications

WASHINGTON--Harman International Industries , a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of audio products and automotive electronics systems, announced today that Brad A. Hoffman has been appointed Vice President – Corporate Communications, effective October 1, 2007.

Hoffman serves currently as head of automation business communications for ABB Group , a global technology and engineering company with operations in more than 100 countries. He is a veteran of more than 25 years in the marketing and communications fields, focusing on strategic communications, branding and market positioning. He holds a degree in business administration from Youngstown State University.

“Effective communications has long been a prerequisite in shaping the Harman legacy,” said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Harman President, CEO and Vice Chairman. “I look forward to working with Brad to further strengthen the processes that define our company’s strong brand reputation and passion for excellence.”

Harman International designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. Its brands include Harman Kardon®, JBL®, Revel®, Mark Levinson®, Infinity®, Lexicon®, Soundcraft-Studer®, AKG®, Becker® and QNX®. The company maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia and employs more than 10,500 people. Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the Symbol: HAR.