Steve Hasker leads a company of 26,000+ people in over 75 countries that provides customers with critical news, information and technology.
Steve assumed his role of President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Thomson Reuters effective March 15, 2020. Previously, Steve served as Senior Adviser to TPG Capital, a private equity firm, Chief Executive Officer of CAA Global, a TPG Capital portfolio company, and global president and chief operating officer of Nielsen, an information, data and measurement firm. Steve spent more than a decade with McKinsey as a partner in the global media, information and technology practice. Before joining McKinsey, Steve spent five years in several financial roles in the United States, Russia and Australia.
Steve started his career with PwC, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. He then received an MBA and master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University. He grew up in Australia and during his career he has lived and worked across North America, Europe and Asia. Steve is also a non-executive director of Appen Limited and a member of the Australia and New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Steve is a visionary leader whose career has been defined by innovation, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of knowledge to transform society. Guided by a deep commitment to integrity and progress, he leads one of the world’s most trusted information and technology companies, empowering professionals across law, business, tax, and journalism to make confident, informed decisions in an ever-changing world. With a background that spans consulting, media, and analytics, Hasker embodies the modern spirit of leadership—one that combines sharp strategic insight with a profound understanding of human potential.
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Steve built a reputation for blending data-driven thinking with creativity and collaboration. Since becoming CEO, he has driven the company’s transformation toward digital excellence and innovation while reaffirming its enduring commitment to truth and transparency through Reuters journalism. His leadership is defined by a belief that technology should serve humanity—amplifying access to justice, equality, and opportunity. Through his inspiring example, Steve Hasker continues to shape Thomson Reuters into not just a global leader in information, but a force for progress, empowerment, and positive change around the world.
Thomson Reuters stands as one of the world’s most trusted and influential sources of intelligence, innovation, and truth. Guided by its mission to deliver accurate information and powerful technology to those who shape the world’s decisions, the company bridges the realms of law, business, tax, accounting, and journalism. With a legacy rooted in integrity and progress, Thomson Reuters empowers professionals everywhere to act with clarity and confidence—illuminating truth, advancing justice, and fostering transparency in a complex and rapidly evolving world. Its enduring commitment to independence and factual reporting, embodied through Reuters News, remains a cornerstone of its global reputation.
Under visionary leadership, Thomson Reuters continues to embrace transformation—combining human insight with the power of artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation. The company’s culture thrives on purpose and partnership, uniting brilliant minds across continents in pursuit of solutions that matter. Beyond technology and information, Thomson Reuters inspires a greater mission: to make knowledge accessible, fairness achievable, and progress sustainable. Through its unwavering dedication to excellence, it stands as a beacon of truth and trust, empowering professionals to shape a brighter, more informed future for all.
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