Steve Leith
About Steve Leith
Steve Leith is the Chief Financial Officer at Corsearch, bringing over 13 years of experience in financial management and public administration. He has held significant roles at Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv, contributing to mergers and acquisitions and financial strategy.
Current Role at Corsearch
Steve Leith serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Corsearch, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing the financial operations and strategy of the organization. Based in New York, he works remotely, contributing to the company's financial planning and analysis.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Steve Leith has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where he held multiple roles. He served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Financial & Risk business unit from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the VP of Finance, Global Head of FP&A and Decision Support for the Financial & Risk business unit from 2012 to 2017. He also briefly worked as VP of Finance in 2012.
Experience at Refinitiv
Leith worked at Refinitiv as the Chief M&A and Development Officer from 2018 to 2023. In this role, he was responsible for mergers and acquisitions, as well as development initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction.
Education and Professional Background
Steve Leith studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where he focused on Accounting and Commercial Law, earning a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA) from 1990 to 1992. He has over 13 years of experience in the New Zealand public sector, which provided him with a solid foundation in financial management and public administration.
Board Memberships
Leith served on the Board of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants for one term before relocating internationally. He also contributed to strategic decisions and governance as a board member of Tradeweb.