Dow Jones Special Committee elects John Tefft to replace retiring member

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Dow Jones Special Committee Elects John F. Tefft

October 21, 2025 2:08 PM UTC

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Dow Jones Special Committee, established as part of the acquisition of Dow Jones & Co. by News Corp in late 2007, has elected John F. Tefft to succeed Anne W. Patterson, who has retired from the committee after seven years of service.

Tefft will serve out Ms. Pattersons term ending Dec. 31, 2027, at which time he would be eligible for reelection to a five-year term.

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