Austin, Texas-based technology company Freescale Semiconductor says it has 20 of its employees aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared on Saturday morning.
Jacey Zuniga, a Freescale Semiconductor spokesperson, says of its 20 employees on the flight, 12 are Malaysian citizens and eight are Chinese nationals. No Freescale employee of American nationality was on board.
“At present, we are solely focused on our employees and their families,” said Gregg Lowe, president and CEO, Freescale. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragic event.”
The company has assembled counselors and other professionals through Freescale’s Employee Assistance Program, with around-the-clock support for those impacted by this tragedy.
Story: The Wall Street Journal Online
