Business Wire today recognized the contributions of two veteran executives -- Pat Evans and Kasey Ochs -- who ensure that the company's 32 offices worldwide maintain the industry's highest standards in terms of client service, editorial accuracy and workflow execution.

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Pat Evans, executive vice president, global operations and human resources, Business Wire (Photo: Bu ...

Pat Evans, executive vice president, global operations and human resources, Business Wire (Photo: Business Wire)

Evans has been promoted to executive vice president, global operations and human resources. A 34-year company veteran, Evans has served as senior vice president, global operations and human resources, since 2006. She works closely with Business Wire's senior management to set and implement policies and procedures in both areas.

Ochs has been elevated to senior vice president, global operations. She joined Business Wire as an editor in its Nashville office in 1998. Ochs transferred to London in 2003 and moved to San Francisco in 2005 to assume the role of international operations supervisor. She was subsequently named director, global operations in 2008 and promoted to vice president, global operations in 2011.

"Pat and Kasey are faced with the enormous challenge of ensuring the efficient operation of 32 offices, including 22 newsrooms, spread over four continents," said Cathy Baron Tamraz, Business Wire's CEO, in announcing their promotions. "They do an exceptional job coordinating the activities of many different departments and external affiliations. Our clients reap the benefits of their efforts, as evidenced by Business Wire's ability to handle the most complex projects seamlessly and with total professionalism."

About Business Wire

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. Investor relations, public relations, public policy and marketing professionals rely on Business Wire to accurately distribute market-moving news and multimedia, host online newsrooms and IR websites, build content marketing platforms, generate social engagements and provide audience analysis that improves interaction with specified target markets. Founded in 1961, Business Wire is a trusted source for news organizations, journalists, investment professionals and regulatory authorities, delivering news directly into editorial systems and leading online news sources via its multi-patented simultaneous NX Network. Business Wire has 32 offices worldwide to securely meet the varying needs of communications professionals and news consumers.

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