Harman founder and chairman emeritus, Sidney Harman, died April 12 of complications from acute myeloid leukemia. Harman, whose activities spanned the worlds of professional audio, government (he served as the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce in 1977 and 1978), education and publishing (he became the publisher of Newsweek in Aug. 2010), is also remembered for his philanthropy.
"His legacy of leading-edge innovation and premium quality will continue to live on at Harman, and I am grateful to Dr. Harman for the trust he placed in the company's management to carry on his legacy" said Harman chairman, president and CEO, Dinesh Paliwal.
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