Stephen Boyes
About Stephen Boyes
Stephen Boyes is the Chief Revenue Officer at Cision, with over 25 years of experience in FinTech, MarTech, and Media, known for his expertise in data, analytics, and SaaS platforms.
Company
Stephen Boyes currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Brandwatch in London, England. Additionally, he is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Cision. Boyes is also a Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director (NED) at The Big Sky.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Boyes has a comprehensive educational background. He holds an MSc in Data Communications and Business Administration from Brunel University London (1992-1993) and both a BEd and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Bath (1988-1992). He also completed business administration and management studies at various prestigious institutions including The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, the University of Michigan, and The Wharton School.
Career Background
Stephen Boyes has over 25 years of experience in FinTech, MarTech, and Media. He has served in numerous high-level roles, including Managing Director EMEA Market Development at Refinitiv, and Global Head of Enterprise Solutions at Thomson Reuters. His notable positions at Cision include Head of EMEA and APAC and SVP of Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. He has also held a series of leadership positions at Thomson Reuters and Reuters, experiencing a range of responsibilities from global account management to media head.
Achievements
Stephen Boyes was recognized as one of the top 50 Leading Lights in the UK for Kindness and Leadership in 2018. He was awarded Top 100 Global Sales Leader by Modern Sale in 2022. Boyes has been successful in driving PE transformation, accelerating growth, and delivering operational effectiveness, and has led businesses from startup to over $1bn.
Professional Specialisations
Stephen Boyes specializes in data, analytics, SaaS platforms, and enterprise solutions. He has deep domain knowledge in finance, risk, technology, and media. Known for his strategic customer relationship management and business development skills, he has been instrumental in building and leading global sales teams. Boyes is also a CSR and Inclusion Champion with a proven track record of driving transformative growth.