Management Team

Joan Wainwright
Senior Vice President
Communications and Public Affairs

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As the head of Communications and Public Affairs, Ms. Wainwright leads the external and internal communications, corporate branding and reputation, government relations and philanthropic programs for the company. Ms. Wainwright joined Tyco Electronics in June 2006 from Merck & Co., Inc., where she most recently served as Vice President, Public Affairs. Prior to that, she served in the Clinton Administration as Deputy Commissioner of Communications for the U.S. Social Security Administration. Ms. Wainwright has worked in the communications and public relations departments at the University Health System of New Jersey, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Delaware and Villanova University.

An accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, Ms. Wainwright holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Delaware, Delaware, U.S. and a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, Pennsylvania, U.S.

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.