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Independent Director, Board of Directors

Harte Hanks is a global marketing services firm specializing in multi-channel customer interaction marketing: consulting, data and analytics, marketing technology, marketing strategy, digital and social media, creative services, contact center, mail and logistics, and fulfillment.

An experienced CEO, COO, Private Equity Advisor, and Board of Director. Led global companies through strategic transformations, extensive M&A activity, global expansion, and digital strategy. Experience in Telecom, Tech and Marketing Services industries. As a CEO, developed the strategic direction to capture digital growth, deleveraged the balance sheet, divested non-strategic assets, invested in new capabilities and improved client satisfaction. As COO of a Global Telecom company led the company from a local telephone business to an global industry leader in advanced communications services, driving revenue growth from $1.5 billion to more than $18 billion. Executed growth strategies in the arenas of cloud, data hosting, managed services and digital services while maintaining its focus on operational excellence and financial strength. Public Board of Directors experience, Chair of Compensation and Audit Committee member. Private Board experince, Chair of Audit Committee.