Andrew Fletcher
About Andrew Fletcher
Andrew Fletcher serves as the Director of TR Labs in London, where he has fostered a positive team culture and established a strong customer-led focus. He has a background in chemistry from the University of Oxford and extensive experience in innovation and project management within academic and corporate settings.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Andrew Fletcher has been serving as the Director of TR Labs in London since 2016. In this role, he has established a high-performing team culture within the London Lab, focusing on collaboration and innovation. He founded the London Lab at Thomson Reuters, successfully assembling a diverse team of designers, data scientists, engineers, and project leads. His leadership emphasizes a customer-led approach, particularly engaging with law firms in the legal tech community. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Thomson Reuters, including Senior Manager for Collaborative Projects in the Data Innovation Lab and Manager for Emerging Technology.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Fletcher studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a D.Phil in Organometallic Chemistry from 2004 to 2007. He also completed his M.Chem in Chemistry at the same institution from 2000 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation in scientific research and innovation, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in technology and project management.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Andrew Fletcher worked at Imperial College London in various capacities. He served as Corporate Partnerships Manager at the Business School from 2011 to 2013 and held the position of Director for the Innovation Outreach Programme for ten months in 2010. Additionally, he was the Project Director for the Digital Economy Lab from 2010 to 2013 and worked as Executive Coordinator for Innovation and Entrepreneurship from 2008 to 2010. These roles contributed to his expertise in fostering partnerships and driving innovation.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andrew Fletcher has demonstrated a commitment to building strong teams and fostering a positive work culture. At Thomson Reuters, he has established a diverse project pipeline across various sectors, including Finance, Risk, Legal, Tax, and News. His efforts in promoting a customer-led culture within the London Lab have strengthened engagement with the legal tech community, showcasing his focus on collaboration and innovation in technology.