8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

  September 14, 2011

PLANTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	1-12696	77-0207692
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

345 Encinal Street

Santa Cruz, California 95060

(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)

(831) 426-5858

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d)On September 14, 2011 Plantronics, Inc. (“Plantronics”) announced the appointment of Bob Hagerty to the Plantronics Board of Directors.  Mr. Hagerty will also serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors and chair both the Strategy Committee and Mergers & Acquisitions Committee.

In connection with his election to the Board of Directors, Mr. Hagerty (i) was granted options to purchase 12,000 shares of Plantronics common stock at a price of $31.05 per share, pursuant to the amended and restated 2003 Stock Plan, (ii) will receive a standard quarterly non-employee director cash retainer of $12,500, (iii) will receive standard quarterly cash retainers for his membership on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Strategy Committee of $500 for each committee, (iv) is eligible to receive a restricted stock grant of 2,000 shares of Plantronics' common stock on the date of Plantronics' next annual meeting as well as an additional option grant to purchase 3,000 shares of Plantronics common stock on the date of Plantronics' next annual meeting at an exercise price equal to the closing price of Plantronics' common stock on that date, and (v) will enter into standard director indemnification and confidential information and invention assignment agreement with Plantronics.

A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Plantronics, Inc. dated September 14, 2011, entitled "Plantronics Announces Bob Hagerty as a New Board Member"

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  September 14, 2011	PLANTRONICS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Richard R. Pickard
	Name:	Richard R. Pickard
	Title:	Vice President - Legal, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

PRESS RELEASE

INVESTOR CONTACT: Greg Klaben Vice President of Investor Relations (831) 458-7533 MEDIA CONTACT: Russell Castronovo Director of Global Communications (831) 458-7598

 Plantronics Announces Bob Hagerty as a New Board Member

Santa Cruz, CA, September 14, 2011 - Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a leader in audio communications, today announced the appointment of Bob Hagerty to its Board of Directors effective September 14, 2011.  Mr. Hagerty brings nearly 40 years of leadership and experience in the communications technology industry including over a decade as the CEO, President and Chairman of Polycom, Inc.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Bob to the Plantronics Board of Directors," said Marv Tseu, Chairman of the Board, Plantronics.  "He brings invaluable experience that will contribute greatly to our vision, strategy and growth in the Unified Communications market." 

As a member of Plantronics Board of Directors, his committee positions include Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions committee, Chair of the Strategy committee and a member of the Nominating and Governance committee.

Mr. Hagerty fills a seat on the Plantronics Board that was recently vacated by Roger Wery.  Mr. Wery retired from the Plantronics Board, due to an independence issue following the acquisition of PRTM Management Consulting by PricewaterhouseCoopers.  “I'd like to thank Roger for all of his years of contribution to Plantronics.  We will miss his excellent advice and judgment," Ken Kannappan, CEO and President of Plantronics, commented.

During Mr. Hagerty's tenure at Polycom, he grew the business from a speakerphone company to a market-leader in the communications industry with a broad range of collaboration tools, including telepresence, VoIP, video, and voice solutions. He increased revenue from $37 million to $1.1 billion through organic growth and eleven key acquisitions.  Mr. Hagerty is currently on the Board and an advisor to several companies including Smart Technology, Eye IO and Vibare.  He has held several board positions in the past including Palm, Modulus Video and Chairman of the Board of Polycom.  Prior to joining Polycom, Hagerty served as President of Stylus Assets, Ltd. and held key senior management positions with Logitech, Inc., Conner Peripherals, Signal Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation.  Mr. Hagerty holds a B.S. in operations research and industrial engineering from the University of Massachusetts and an M.A. in management from St. Mary's College of California.

About Plantronics - Simply Smarter Communications^TM 

Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology for 50 years, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From unified communication solutions to Bluetooth® headsets, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100, as well as 911 dispatch, air traffic control and the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.

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