Paul Harkness takes the helm as President for ESCO Agency


ESCO, the early pioneer and the longstanding leader of loss and damage coverage for hearing aids, announces a leadership change. With nearly three decades of hearing industry experience, Harkness steps in to lead ESCO as President. Known for his vast network of relationships within hearing healthcare, ENT, and medical practices across the US, Paul will leverage his experience to guide ESCO through the next phases of growth and development.

After leading teams for several top hearing aid manufacturers, Harkness moved to the business solutions arena, where he led Amplifon’s Elite Hearing Network’s strong membership and revenue growth over 8+ years. He later joined the specialized leadership team at AuDConnex, with its unique recipe of best practice sharing. Most recently, Harkness was the CEO of Lantos Technologies, a 3D ear scanner manufacturer, based in Derry, NH, which focused on modernizing and elevating the patient experience. With a reputation as a team, culture, and business builder at heart, Harkness comments,” I am honored to work with ESCO’s experienced management team and dedicated staff. Together, we are poised to take ESCO to the next level of growth, innovation, and success.” Paul studied business at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he grew up. Currently, he resides in Minneapolis with his family.

About ESCO

Since 1989, ESCO has provided comprehensive loss, damage, and repair protection for hearing aids. As an advocate, ESCO partners with hearing care professionals to protect and make the best use of a hearing aid wearer’s investment in better hearing.

ESCO provides protection against the unexpected financial burden of a sudden loss and options to help hearing aid wearer maximize their investment after the original manufacturer warranty has ended.

As the largest independent provider of hearing aid insurance; ESCO’s place in the industry is to offer more than just financial security, ESCO works to inform, educate, and help provide lasting peace of mind for their policyholders.

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