Journal Communications names Andre Fernandez Executive Vice President, Finance and Strategy.

Journal Communications, Inc. announced that, effective October 20, 2008, Andre J. Fernandez will become Journal Communications’ Executive Vice President, Finance and Strategy. Currently Chief Financial Officer for NBC Universal’s Telemundo Communications Group, Mr. Fernandez will also assume the Chief Financial Officer responsibilities from Paul M. Bonaiuto, who in May announced his intention to retire.

“We look forward to welcoming Andre and his extensive financial leadership experience, which he has demonstrated in a variety of roles,” said Steven J. Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “His experience with NBC Universal’s Telemundo division and other GE assignments makes him an ideal fit for our organization as we grow our media organization in an increasingly digital era.”

Fernandez joins Journal Communications from NBC Universal where he was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Telemundo Communications Group, Inc. Prior to Telemundo, he served in a number of financial leadership roles for GE including Chief Financial Officer and Controller for Latin America in Mexico City, Chief Financial Officer for GE Digital Energy in Atlanta, Assistant Treasurer and Risk Manager-Latin America for GE Corporate Treasury in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Chief Financial Officer, GE Capital Information Technology Solutions, also in Sao Paulo.