April Christenson, MBA, Crsp
About April Christenson, MBA, Crsp
April Christenson is the Vice President of Global Benefits and Wellbeing at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2023. With over a decade of experience in total rewards, she has held various leadership roles in benefits and compensation across multiple industries.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
April Christenson serves as the Vice President of Global Benefits and Wellbeing at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing benefits strategies that enhance employee wellbeing globally. Her work is conducted in a hybrid environment based in Eagan, Minnesota.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, April Christenson worked at Thomson Reuters as Vice President of Benefits - Americas from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed benefits programs for the Americas region, contributing to the overall employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Career at Regal Beloit Corporation
April Christenson held multiple positions at Regal Beloit Corporation. She served as the Director of Global Compensation and Retirement Plans from 2017 to 2018, followed by her role as Vice President of Global Compensation and Benefits from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in her career at Regal Beloit, she was the Retirement Benefits Manager from 2013 to 2017. Her roles involved overseeing compensation structures and benefits programs.
Educational Background
April Christenson earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, completed from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in total rewards.
Professional Expertise
With over a decade of experience in total rewards, April Christenson has worked across both manufacturing and high-tech industries. She has successfully led teams through various economic conditions, focusing on redesigning reward programs to address cost pressures. Her expertise includes implementing innovative benefits programs aimed at attracting and retaining talent while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.