Amanda West
About Amanda West
Amanda West serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation at Refinitiv, a position she has held since 2018. She has an extensive background in leadership roles at Thomson Reuters and Fairpoint Group Plc, with significant experience in brand, marketing, and strategic innovation.
Current Role at Refinitiv
Amanda West serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation at Refinitiv, a position she has held since 2018. Based in London, England, she focuses on driving innovative strategies and solutions within the organization. Her role involves overseeing initiatives that enhance the company's offerings and align with market demands.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Amanda West has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters over a span of several years. She served as the Senior Vice President of Transformation from 2012 to 2014, where she was responsible for leading transformation initiatives. Prior to that, she was the Global Head of Brand and Marketing Communications from 1999 to 2004, and later the Global Head of Strategic Marketing Operations from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as the Global Head of Innovation from 2004 to 2008 and as Chief Innovation Officer from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Amanda West studied at Waterford Kamhlaba School in Swaziland from 1976 to 1980. She later attended the University of Leeds, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from 1981 to 1984. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in innovation and marketing within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Fairpoint Group Plc
Before her current role, Amanda West served as a Non-Executive Director at Fairpoint Group Plc from 2012 to 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to the strategic direction of the company, leveraging her extensive experience in marketing and innovation.