Sample Press Release
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XYX Corporation Appoints Jane Doe President of New Dohicky Business
Doe Brings Extensive Experience to the Role
Chicago – Feb. 2, 2025 ‒ XYX Corporation appointed Jane Doe president of its new Dohicky Business division, effective March 1, 2025. In this role, Doe will be tasked with overseeing research and development initiatives, leading the division’s marketing efforts, and continuing to foster relationships with the company’s customers and suppliers.
Doe has more than 30 years of experience in industrial manufacturing. She joined XYZ in 2021 as product development chief. Prior to joining the company, she held numerous management and leadership positions with top manufacturers. Most recently, she was ABC Company president of research and development. She also has held positions with Wink Wink, Truth Company and The Emotional Fund. Doe holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in engineering from Stanford University and a MBA from The Wharton School.
“The selection of Jane was a no-brainer,” John Smith, XYZ CEO, said. “She brings a wealth of experience to the role that will allow XYZ to continue to evolve to meet the growing demand for gadgets in North America. Under her leadership, we will continue to innovate, ensuring that we are consistently updating our portfolio and providing our customer base with the products it needs.”
Dohickies have been part of the Thingamagig division since the company introduced them in 1985. During fiscal year 2024, dohickies reached a record $1.5 million in sales. The new Dohicky Business will work to innovate the dohicky product portfolio. It also will design and manufacture specialty requests. All dohicky-only accounts will be handled by the division as well as the manufacture of dohickies company-wide.
Founded in 1952, XYX Corporation is a market leader in thingamagig and bobble production. The company is headquartered in Chicago with sales offices in five states, employing more than 3,000 team members. In fiscal year 2024, XYZ had $250 million in revenue and added six dohicky-only accounts. The companies serves customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.xyz.com.

