Battery maker Duracell is opening an office downtown today with 65 new executive jobs.

The company is opening offices at 181 W. Madison St., where it has leased 11,699 square feet, according to a Duracell representative. IT employees will work at 135 S. LaSalle, where 8,365 square feet has been leased.

Duracell's headquarters will remain in Bethel, Conn., where it employs about 300.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is to make the announcement today.

In an email, a Duracell representative said, "Chicago was selected for the executive offices for a variety of reasons, including the business ecosystem, central location and quality of life for employees."

Duracell is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. The city said the company is the world's biggest consumer battery maker.

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This story has been corrected to reflect that the positions are new jobs.