Harman Appoints Mohit Parasher President of Professional Solutions Division

Harman International Industries named Mohit Parasher, 47, as Executive Vice President and President, Professional Solutions, succeeding Blake Augsburger. Parasher was previously Vice President and General Manager for Harman’s Consumer Audio and Professional Solutions businesses in Asia Pacific. He joins the Harman Executive Committee and reports to Dinesh C. Paliwal, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harman.

Harman International Industries announced it has signed an agreement with The Duchossois Group, Inc. and its affiliates to acquire AMX LLC for US$365 million. AMX is a leading provider of enterprise control and automation systems and audio and video switching and distributing solutions. AMX will be integrated into Harman’s Professional division.