Proven transformation leader and former CTO David Fisher to spearhead Harte Hanks' next chapter of innovation, efficiency, and client-centric growth

CHELMSFORD, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS), a leading global customer experience company, today announced the appointment of David Fisher as President. This leadership transition comes at a strategically significant time, as the Company advances its transformation initiatives, deepens its commitment to delivering long-term client value, and positions itself to drive sustained EBITDA growth. Fisher's appointment underscores Harte Hanks' focus on disciplined execution, operational efficiency, and market expansion across high-potential business segments.

Mr. Fisher initially joined Harte Hanks in March 2023 as a strategic development advisor focused on identifying operational inefficiencies and unlocking growth across business segments. On January 29, 2024, he was named Chief Transformation Officer and launched 'Project Elevate,' a company-wide initiative driving EBITDA stability, service innovation, and execution discipline. Recognizing his performance and vision, the Company appointed him Interim Chief Operating Officer on January 28, 2025, to oversee enterprise alignment during a pivotal transition period.

"I'm honored to step into this role at such an exciting time for Harte Hanks," said David Fisher. "Over the past year, I've seen firsthand the ingenuity, dedication, and customer focus that define our team. We're building on a foundation of strong business fundamentals while embracing the power of AI to deliver exceptional client service. By combining deep industry expertise with evolving technologies, we're uniquely positioned to solve complex challenges and help our clients succeed. Through Project Elevate, we are also operating more efficiently and effectively, and are fully aligned around EBITDA growth, innovation, and client-centric outcomes. I'm proud to help shape the future of a company that has been serving clients through over a century of innovation."

This leadership transition positions Harte Hanks to accelerate growth by deepening services with existing clients, adding new client relationships, and expanding our footprint in key sectors, including fulfilment and customer care.

Jack Griffin, Chairman of the Board, commented: "David's leadership has been nothing short of transformational. He brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational rigor, and entrepreneurial focus. He's precisely the kind of leader we need to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver sustainable EBITDA growth. David has already reshaped how we operate, compete, and win, and we're confident in his ability to steer Harte Hanks through its next stage of expansion."

In his new role, Mr. Fisher will lead day-to-day operations and drive strategic execution in partnership with Harte Hanks' executive leadership team.

About Harte Hanks:

Harte Hanks (NASDAQ: HHS) is a leading global customer experience company whose mission is to partner with clients to provide them with CX strategy, data-driven analytics and actionable insights combined with seamless program execution to better understand, attract and engage their customers. Using its unparalleled resources and award-winning talent in the areas of Customer Care, Fulfillment and Logistics, and Marketing Services, Harte Hanks has a proven track record of driving results for some of the world's premier brands, including GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, Pfizer, Max, Volvo, Ford, FedEx, Midea, and IBM among others. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Harte Hanks has over 2,000 employees in offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit hartehanks.com As used herein, "Harte Hanks" or "the Company" refers to Harte Hanks, Inc. and/or its applicable operating subsidiaries, as the context may require. Harte Hanks' logo and name are trademarks of Harte Hanks, Inc.

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