Craig Ishman
About Craig Ishman
Craig Ishman is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in royalty management and financial planning, primarily at Thomson Reuters. He has held various leadership roles, driving efficiency and cost reduction initiatives throughout his career.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Craig Ishman has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters over a span of several years. He began as a Finance Manager from 1999 to 2003, followed by roles as Finance Director for Core Publishing Solutions from 2007 to 2014, and Finance Director for West Education Group from 2005 to 2007. He served as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2003 to 2005. In 2015, he became Finance Senior Director for Business Operation Services for a brief period before transitioning to his current role as Finance Senior Director, Royalties, where he has been since 2015.
Education and Expertise
Craig Ishman studied at the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and management. His expertise includes financial planning, analysis, and operations, particularly in the context of royalty management and cost control.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Craig Ishman worked at Coopers & Lybrand as an Audit Manager from 1989 to 1995, followed by a position as Cost Control Manager at Honeywell from 1995 to 1999. His early career experiences contributed to his financial acumen and management skills, which he later applied in various roles at Thomson Reuters.
Achievements
During his tenure at Thomson Reuters, Craig Ishman implemented system efficiency projects that reduced costs and established strong financial control standards by migrating royalties systems to a common platform. He led a global royalties operations team of 25, ensuring accurate and efficient royalty calculations and payments worldwide. Additionally, he played a key role in the separation of a $6B Finance and Risk business, managing global payroll separation across over 50 countries. He also established a global service center model that centralized royalties processing, achieving significant cost reductions.