Dow Jones Names Kevin P. Halpin Chief Financial Officer

Dow Jones & Company today announced the appointment of Kevin P. Halpin as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Halpin succeeds Stephen Daintith who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity after nearly six years at News Corp., including three years at Dow Jones. Mr. Halpin will lead all finance functions and help set and support the strategic priorities for the news and business information company. Mr. Halpin will be responsible for business unit finance, procurement, tax, audit, administrative services and facilities. His appointment is effective Oct. 15, 2010, and he will report to Dow Jones Chief Executive Les Hinton.