August 10, 2004 - Piscataway, NJ- Siemens Hearing Instruments, manufacturer of advanced digital hearing solutions, has announced the appointment of Petra Felkl to the newly created position of Vice President of Human Resources. As Vice President, Human Resources, Felkl is responsible for establishing HR strategies, policies, and practices that will enable Siemens Hearing Instruments to attract, develop, and retain the best talent. Prior to joining Siemens Hearing Instruments in February, she was the HR Project Manager with Siemens Medical Solutions in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
In her new position, Felkl will serve as an integral part of Siemens senior executive team, working to help drive Siemens continuing development.
According to William Lankenau, President and CEO, Siemens Hearing Instruments, "Petra is an ideal match for our organization. She shares our passion and drive to continue to develop and maintain a market leadership position by attracting the best talent available. The creation of this position will enable Petra to share her expertise with the company at large."
She brings thirteen years of international HR related experience within various functions and businesses within Siemens.
Felkl is a graduate of the University of Munich, Germany and holds a master's degree in Organizational Psychology.
About Siemens Hearing Instruments
Siemens Hearing Instruments, part of Siemens Medical Solutions, is one of the leading manufacturers of hearing aids in the United States. Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, the Company offers a range of innovative products, solutions and services to Hearing Care Professionals across the United States. Among its innovative products, the Company designs and manufactures a variety of digital hearing aids in all styles to improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. Visit www.usa.siemens.com/hearing for more information.
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