TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ -- Thomson
Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today announced that Michael Friedenberg will join the company as
president of Reuters news and media operations, effective
December 3.
Editorial content will continue to be led by editor-in-chief
Stephen J. Adler, who will report to
Friedenberg.
"Michael's understanding of the challenges facing our media
customers and proven track record driving profitable growth will
add significant strength to our team as we work to further monetize
trusted, mission-critical news for our customers," said
Jim Smith, president and chief
executive officer of Thomson Reuters.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the world's
number one international news organization," said
Friedenberg. "Reuters has always held a special place in my
life as the go-to for news and information. This moment to meld art
and science within the Reuters business model is incredibly
exciting. I am very much looking forward to being part of the team
that continues to transform and modernize Reuters business model
and global footprint," he added.
"I am excited to join forces with Michael as we continue to
strengthen Reuters as a business and a news provider. I'm
especially looking forward to dedicating more of my time to leading
our talented and intrepid journalists, who every day rise to the
challenge of covering news with speed, accuracy and fairness under
often difficult and dangerous circumstances," said Adler. "Trusted
news is more important than ever, and I am confident Michael will
help us fulfill our vision of being the world's most trusted and
influential news organization."
Friedenberg previously served as global CEO of IDG
Communications, a media, data and services firm, leading
the company across 147 countries. He will be based in New
York.
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