Managing Director, Thomson Reuters

Marion Leslie, Chair

I am Managing Director of Thomson Reuters Enterprise business, delivering award-winning market data, platforms and services to financial services firms globally.   In prior roles I have run global technology and cross asset content teams at scale, supported by 1500 experts in 26 countries worldwide.  I also spent four years as General Manager creating a start up in Bangalore, building the Thomson Reuters office from scratch to 2000 employees across multiple functions.  As a result of a career in content, I have become a total data nerd, and truly believe data treated as an asset can unlock growth and potential in any type of organisation.

I am delighted to have the privilege of Chairing the London Women’s Forum.  It is a unique network, offering connections and professional support to senior women in financial services.  Being an active member of LWF has transformed my own network and opened many doors.  I am committed to ensuring all our members can benefit from active participation through building strong, supportive relationships across the financial services industry.   I sponsored the setting up of Thomson Reuters women’s networks in Poland and India, I champion Thomson Reuters Risky Women network, and I mentor many individuals in and outside of Thomson Reuters.  I am delighted that Thomson Reuters was the first non-bank to sign the Women in Finance Charter: I fully endorse the approach of transparent measurement of progress and senior level commitment, it is a business issue and change needs to be driven from the top.

I am non-executive director for the UK Hydrographic Office (a Government Trading Fund) and Trustee for Prostate Cancer UK.  In 2014, I was Winner of the Award for Achievement at the Women in Banking and Finance Awards.