Bel Appoints Sherry Urban VP of Human Resources for Bel Fuse Inc.

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Bel Fuse Inc. announced the appointment of Sherry Urban as the new VP of Human Resources, effective immediately. Urban brings over 30 years of corporate HR experience, previously serving as Director of HR for Cinch Connectivity and Bel Power Solutions since 2014. She has played a pivotal role since joining the company through its acquisition of Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions. CEO Dan Bernstein praised her exemplary performance and anticipated her contributions to Bel's strategic HR initiatives.

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• Appointment of Sherry Urban as VP of Human Resources expected to enhance leadership in HR initiatives.
• Urban's extensive experience in HR management may lead to improved recruitment, training, and development programs.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bel Fuse Inc. (“Bel,” or, “the Company”) (Nasdaq:BELFA and Nasdaq:BELFB), a leading supplier of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits, today announced that Sherry Urban, a seasoned HR manager with over 30 years of corporate HR experience, has been appointed VP of Human Resources for Bel Fuse Inc. She is a certified member of HRCI and is also active with SHRM, a Washington-based think tank for HR professionals.

Ms. Urban had been Director of HR for Cinch Connectivity and Bel Power Solutions, since 2014, when she joined the company through Bel’s acquisition of Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions from Emerson Electric, where she was Director of Human Resources since 2007. Prior to that she had been with Stratos Electric since 2000, also as Director of Human Resources, through its acquisition by Emerson Electric. Prior to that she was Manager of HR for Methode Electronics going back to 1987. She earned a BA in Human Resources Management at DePaul University in Chicago.

Dan Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of Bel commented, “Sherry has been an exemplary associate for us since coming over to us with the Emerson Network Power acquisition. She’s a team player that is committed to the highest standards in her field and we are fortunate to have her. We look forward to her continued dedication to implementing world class programs here for Bel in its entirety in recruiting, training and development, safety, ethics, and other strategic and ground-level HR issues going forward.”

About Bel
Bel (www.belfuse.com) designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits. These products are primarily used in the networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, transportation and broadcasting industries. Bel's product groups include Magnetic Solutions (integrated connector modules, power transformers, power inductors and discrete components), Power Solutions and Protection (front-end, board-mount and industrial power products, module products and circuit protection), and Connectivity Solutions (expanded beam fiber optic, copper-based, RF and RJ connectors and cable assemblies). The Company operates facilities around the world.

Company Contact:
Daniel Bernstein  
President  
ir@belf.com

Investor Contact:
Peter Seltzberg, Managing Director
Darrow Associates
tel 516.419.9915
pseltzberg@darrowir.com

FAQ

Who is the new VP of Human Resources for Bel Fuse?

Sherry Urban has been appointed as the new VP of Human Resources for Bel Fuse Inc.

What experience does Sherry Urban bring to her new role at Bel Fuse?

Sherry Urban has over 30 years of HR experience, previously serving as Director of HR at Cinch Connectivity and Bel Power Solutions.

When was Sherry Urban appointed as VP of Human Resources?

Sherry Urban was appointed as VP of Human Resources on October 30, 2020.

What impact is Sherry Urban's appointment expected to have on Bel Fuse?

Her appointment is expected to strengthen HR initiatives, focusing on recruitment, training, and development.