Doug Means named VP & GM for Workflow, Infrastructure and Networking at Harris Corporation

Doug Means has been appointed as the Vice President and General Manager of the new Workflow, Infrastructure and Networking (WIN) unit of Harris Corporation’s Broadcast Communications business. Joining in the position Means would be based in the organization’s Toronto office.

In this role, Means will lead the newly formed WIN business unit, which encompasses the Harris Broadcast infrastructure, networking, server, automation and asset management product portfolios.ï¿½ WIN was formed as part of an overall strategy to create scale, reduce organizational complexity and deliver more interoperable solutions to address the continually changing needs of Harris Broadcast customers.

Means is an experienced executive with a proven track record of delivering best-in-class technology solutions around the world.ï¿½ He spent 14 years at Motorola in various roles including vice president of sales, general manager for satellite broadcast systems, and general manager of the IP Video Systems business unit.ï¿½ His career also includes substantive roles at Zenith Data Systems and Sears Business Centres.ï¿½ Most recently, he was the chief operating officer for Imagine Communications.

“The formation of our new WIN business unit is part of our company’s strategic response to the need for closer collaboration among the creative, technological and business portions of today’s media companies,” said Harris Morris, president, Harris Broadcast Communications.ï¿½ “Doug’s broad experience in worldwide sales, product management, manufacturing operations, quality improvement and global market expansion will enable us to break down silos, increase collaboration and deliver the high-quality technology and business solutions that our customers need to monetize consumers in today’s multiplatform world.”

Under Means’ leadership, the new WIN business unit will oversee interoperability initiatives; implement the “go to market” strategy focused on gathering market intelligence, anticipating industry requirements and driving customer loyalty; and consolidate engineering and product line management activities to drive a cohesive, world-class product strategy.