Dow Jones Names Langhoff CEO of Ottaway Group; Former CEO Wilcox is Retiring (Business Wire)

Thursday July 24, 1:00 pm ET NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dow Jones & Company today named Andrew Langhoff chief executive of its Ottaway local media group. Mr. Langhoff, 46 years old, previously was senior vice president and general counsel of Ottaway, which includes eight daily newspapers, 15 weekly newspapers, and a collection of magazines and Internet sites in seven U.S. states. He succeeds John Wilcox, who is retiring. “These are profitable papers in strong markets with a record of achievement in journalism and in business,” said Les Hinton, Dow Jones chief executive. “Andrew’s experience with Ottaway and with online technology and business development make him the ideal leader for this successful local media franchise as Dow Jones moves forward with News Corporation.” “Ottaway is a healthy, respected organization today... [read full story]