Cox Enterprises Promotes Laura Wiese to Senior Director of Corporate Accounting
01/15/2014
Cox Enterprises today announced that Laura Wiese has been promoted to senior director of corporate accounting, effective immediately. She will continue reporting to Jack Polish, vice president and controller.
“Laura is an outstanding performer, and I know she will thrive in this new role,” said Polish. “As a $15 billion company, Cox’s corporate accounting is a vital function. Laura does a great job identifying the financial platforms that meet our current needs while best preparing us for future growth.”
In this role, Wiese oversees corporate budgeting, accounting and accounts payable. She also manages strategies and policies regarding Cox’s corporate financial systems, including Blackline, Hyperion and Oracle.
She joined Cox in 2000 as a supervisor in corporate accounting and most recently served as director of corporate accounting. Prior to Cox she held a variety of accounting roles at Alignis, Cigna, Healthcare Management Associates, PwC and Vanstar.
Wiese earned a bachelor’s of science degree in accounting from Bucknell University.
###
Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of more than $15 billion and more than 50,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. (cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Manheim, Inc. (vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products); AutoTrader Group (media and software subsidiaries including AutoTrader.com, Kelley Blue Book, vAuto, Vin Solutions, Haystack and HomeNet Automotive); and Cox Media Group, Inc. (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers, advertising sales rep firms, Valpak and Cox Digital Solutions). Additionally, Cox operates Kudzu.com.
Social Media: Twitter – twitter.com/CoxEnterprises; Facebook - facebook.com/CoxEnterprises
For further information: Elizabeth Olmstead; elizabeth.olmstead@coxinc.com; 678-645-0762
SHARE THIS NEWS
Read more like this

Cox Enterprises
Cox Farms Reaches 2 Million Pounds of Fresh Produce Donated for Hunger Relief
08/27/2025
Supporting Hunger Action Month in Partnership with Feeding America®

Cox Enterprises
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Cox Conserves Heroes Program
08/11/2025
Between now and Aug. 24, anyone can nominate a local volunteer or nonprofit for a chance to win up to...

Cox Enterprises
New Cox Cleantech Accelerator Cohort Aims to Enhance Energy Systems, Increase Industrial Efficiency and Improve Infrastructure
07/31/2025
Five cleantech startups were selected to drive sustainable infrastructure and innovation in the...