TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2019 /CNW/ -- Thomson Reuters today
issued the following statement in response to media reports that an
executive search firm has been retained to conduct a search for a
new chief executive officer:
"The Board of Directors considers succession planning and
benchmarking for all key executives a matter of good governance.
Hence, the Board and management continuously assess internal
candidates and work with search firms to scan the external
market."
David Thomson, Chairman of the
Thomson Reuters Board of Directors added: "The Board is fully
supportive of Jim Smith and his
management team. We are aligned on strategy and direction.
And, we are working closely with management to achieve continued
success for years to come."
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