Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group Appoints Susie Frazelle Vice President, Human Resources

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dow Jones & Company today announced the appointment of Susie Frazelle as vice president, human resources of the Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group. In her role, Ms. Frazelle will be responsible for all aspects of human resources, with particular focus on attracting, retaining and developing top, diverse talent within the Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group.

"Susie's extensive background in contemporary human resource practices makes her a strong addition to the human resource leadership team," said Jorge Figueredo, senior vice president of human resources, Dow Jones & Company. "We are confident in her abilities to sustain and build upon an environment and culture that continues to make Dow Jones a great place to work."

"Quality news and information delivered through innovative products and services is our commitment to customers," said Clare Hart, executive vice president, Dow Jones & Company and president, Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group. "Delivering on this commitment requires top talent across all areas of the business and Susie's expertise in building programs to attract, develop and retain top talent will be a critical to our success."

Prior to joining Dow Jones, Ms. Frazelle was vice president, human resources, at Wyeth, a $20 billion global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer healthcare company. She was responsible for the largest site in the Wyeth global network, overseeing key businesses - pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and research and development. Since 2004, she had been responsible for employee relations, labor relations, organizational development and communications.

Prior to joining Wyeth, Ms. Frazelle spent 13 years at B. Braun Medical, a $1 billion international pharmaceutical and medical device company, where she was the corporate vice president -- human resources. At B. Braun she served in a number of human resource roles, including human resource business partner and organizational development specialist.

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