Oct. 27, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced that Jeffrey Hare has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning for the Corporation.

“Jeff has demonstrated considerable skill in leading planning and financial analysis for the Corporation,” said Linda S. Huber, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Moody's Corporation. “His management talents, combined with his extensive knowledge and background, will serve us well as we plan for continued growth and strategic development.” Mr. Hare will continue to report to Ms. Huber.

Mr. Hare joined Moody’s in 1995 and has held several positions of increasing responsibility within the Finance organization, most recently as Vice President, Corporate Planning for the Corporation. Prior to joining Moody's, Mr. Hare held various finance positions at Sea-Land Service, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSX Corporation.

Mr. Hare holds an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and a B.S. in business management from Cornell University.

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