- Zoetis recognized by Working Mother Magazine for its career advancement opportunities, female representation, work-life programs, and health and wellness benefits
- Roni Thebo named Zoetis’ 2018 Working Mother of the Year
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zoetis
Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced that it has been named
one of Working Mother Magazine’s "100 Best Companies for Working
Mothers" for the fifth consecutive year. The publication selects the top
100 companies in the U.S. that lead in areas of female representation
and advancement, benefits, parental leave, childcare and flexible work
arrangements.
“We are excited to once again be among Working Mother Magazine’s
top companies,” said Roxanne Lagano, Executive Vice President, Chief
Human Resources Officer and Communications at Zoetis. “We strive to
create an atmosphere where colleagues can give their best every day. We
are honored to be recognized for our leadership in establishing
policies, programs and a corporate culture that helps colleagues build
rewarding careers, while maintaining healthy and happy personal lives.”
Zoetis ranked highly by Working Mother Magazine for its career
advancement programs, female representation within the company, benefits
and work-life initiatives, flexible work arrangements, and health and
wellness offerings.
Roni Thebo Named Working Mother of the Year at Zoetis
Roni
Thebo, Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, in
Zoetis’ Research and Development organization, was named the company’s
Working Mother of the Year. Roni is mother to four children: Josh, 21;
Madison, 19, and Aurelia and Isaac, 9-year-old twins.
Roni is responsible for a team that manages regulatory activities
associated with the company’s global pharmacovigilance program. She
began her vibrant 24-year career at Zoetis (and its predecessor
companies) as a laboratory technician. Hard work, an inquisitive mind,
and experience in numerous different roles have contributed to Roni’s
career success. “I love a challenge. I’ve always had a need to continue
to grow and change, and Zoetis has provided a place for me to do that.”
“I am very fortunate to work for an organization that understands the
value of investing in its people so they can achieve both their
professional and personal goals,” said Roni. “Through Zoetis’ Education
Assistance program, I earned an advanced degree that helped me achieve
my current position. But most importantly, the company has been very
supportive of my most rewarding and impactful role: Mom. Through a host
of family-friendly benefits and flexible work arrangements, I have been
able to not only grow my family, but be actively involved in my
children’s lives.”
Roni is also committed to making a difference in her local community.
She regularly volunteers at a facility dedicated to Alzheimer's and
dementia residents, helps at a homeless shelter, and serves as a mentor
with the Zoetis chapter of Toastmasters.
“We are so proud to see Roni receive this recognition,” said Dr.
Catherine Knupp, Executive Vice President and President, Research and
Development at Zoetis. “Her passion for embracing new opportunities and
enabling others to succeed makes her a great role model for all our
colleagues.”
Zoetis will be recognized at the Working Mother 100 Best
Companies Gala Awards Dinner on Oct. 9th at the Marriott Marquis in New
York City. The event is part of the WorkBeyond Summit 2018 held from
Oct. 8-9.
Working Mother Magazine will feature profiles on both
Zoetis and Roni Thebo, as well as the complete list of 100 Best
Companies for Working Mothers in the October/November issue and online
today at www.workingmother.com.
About Zoetis
Zoetis
is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its
customers and their businesses. Building on more than 60 years of
experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures
and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by
diagnostic products, genetic tests, biodevices and a range of services.
Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise
and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in
more than 100 countries. In 2017, the company generated annual revenue
of $5.3 billion with approximately 9,000 employees. For more
information, visit
www.zoetis.com
.
About Working Mother Media
Working Mother Media (WMM), a division of Bonnier Corp., publishes
Working Mother magazine and its companion website,
workingmother.com. The
Working Mother Research Institute, the National
Association for Female Executives and Diversity
Best Practices are also units within WMM. WMM’s mission is to serve
as a champion of culture change, and Working Mother magazine is
the only national magazine for career-committed mothers. Follow them on Facebook,
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and Pinterest.
Zoetis Inc.
Media:
Kristen Seely
1-973-443-2777 (o)
kristen.seely@zoetis.com