Michael Harney has served for 22 years as vice president of products for Harney & Sons Teas, the company started and still run by his father, John.
Harney spends much of his time in Asia, seeking out the exquisite blends that have made Harney teas among the most celebrated in the world. He also oversees the company's financial operations. More recently, Harney has led the firm's move into the consumer market, highlighted by an engaging and interactive web presence. He has also spearheaded the firm's export business, which now produces 10 percent of sales.
Earlier, Harney was general manager of the Richmont Hotel in Chicago.
Michael Harney received his B.S. degree from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration and his Master's in Management degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
It's a family business. As I said, my dad started it. I'm in it and then my brother, Paul, joined us about 10 years ago. He applied to the hotel school but didn't make it. So, he went to Wisconsin, which was still a good thing to do and he didn't had a great time there. He said there was better...(Full transcript available to logged in subscribers.).
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Michael Harney Discuses Professional Background and Decision To Join Family Businesses
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