Ellen Anderson
About Ellen Anderson
Ellen Anderson serves as the Senior Director of Digital Employee Experience at Thomson Reuters, where she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and communication. With a career spanning over two decades at Thomson Reuters, she has led significant initiatives, including the successful migration of the company's intranet to Microsoft 365 tools.
Current Role as Senior Director, Digital Employee Experience
Ellen Anderson serves as the Senior Director of Digital Employee Experience at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and communication through initiatives that align with the organization's employee experience transformation program. Her work involves collaborating with leaders and stakeholders to define and implement a multi-platform communications strategy that supports internal branding and improves the overall employee experience.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Ellen Anderson has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, having held multiple positions since 2000. She worked as a Project Manager at The Thomson Corporation from 2000 to 2003. She then transitioned to various roles including Senior Project Manager, Client Development Technology, Senior Program Manager, Enabling Technologies, and Director of Digital Communications Operations. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over a decade, during which she has contributed to significant projects, including the migration of the company's intranet to Microsoft 365 tools.
Intranet Migration Project Leadership
Ellen Anderson successfully led the migration of Thomson Reuters' intranet from Jive to SharePoint, Yammer, and other Microsoft 365 tools. This project was completed in less than one year. She played a key role in making data-driven decisions regarding prioritization, funding, requirements, and resourcing, ensuring minimal business disruption during the migration process. Her leadership in this project exemplifies her ability to manage complex initiatives effectively.
Education and Academic Background
Ellen Anderson studied at Bethel University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math and Physics from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical and problem-solving skills, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in technology and communications.
Agile Team Collaboration and Innovation
In her roles at Thomson Reuters, Ellen Anderson has worked effectively within agile teams to foster innovation and achieve global business results. Her collaborative approach enables her to drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and streamline communication processes across the organization.