Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS), a former business unit of Pfizer Inc., today
announced the appointment of Louise M. Parent, Executive Vice President
and General Counsel of American Express Company, to its Board of
Directors. Ms. Parent will serve on the Compensation Committee of
the Board.
Ms. Parent has deep experience in corporate governance and board
matters, gained during her tenure with American Express, where she works
extensively with the Audit, Compensation, and Nomination and Governance
committees in her role as General Counsel. Ms. Parent also has served on
the operating committee and global management team of American Express
for the last 10 years and as a member of the board of American Express
Centurion Bank. She recently announced her retirement from American
Express after a 36-year career with the global services company.
As a well-respected general counsel and leader at American Express, Ms.
Parent brings perspectives that will be crucial as Zoetis becomes a
fully independent company and further establishes its reputation as the
world leader in animal health. She will provide the Zoetis Board with
valuable global management and corporate governance experience based on
her years supporting such efforts at American Express.
The Zoetis Board of Directors underwent additional
changes recently to reflect its full independence from Pfizer, and
is currently comprised of eight
directors, including Ms. Parent.
About Zoetis
Zoetis
(zō-EH-tis) is the leading animal health company, dedicated to
supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on a 60-year
history as the animal health business of Pfizer, Zoetis discovers,
develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines,
with a focus on both farm and companion animals. In 2012, the company
generated annual revenues of $4.3 billion. With approximately 9,300
employees worldwide at the beginning of 2013, Zoetis has a local
presence in approximately 70 countries, including 29 manufacturing
facilities in 11 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock
producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals
in 120 countries. For more information on the company, visit www.zoetis.com.
DISCLOSURE NOTICES
Forward-Looking Statements: This
news release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect Zoetis’
current views with respect to business plans or prospects, future
operating or financial performance, and other future events. These
statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management's underlying
assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially
from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Zoetis
expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. A further list and description of
risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, including in
the sections thereof captioned “Forward-Looking Information and Factors
That May Affect Future Results” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors”, in our
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K.
These filings and subsequent filings are available online at www.sec.gov,
www.zoetis.com,
or on request from Zoetis.
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Zoetis Inc.
Media Contacts:
Bill Price, 1-973-443-2742 (o)
william.price@zoetis.com
Elinore White, 1-973-443-2835 (o)
elinore.y.white@zoetis.com
or
Investor Contacts:
Dina Fede, 1-973-443-2969 (o)
John O’Connor, 1-973-822-7088 (o)