Heather Simonsen
About Heather Simonsen
Heather Simonsen serves as the Sr. Director of Marketing at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in marketing and management, she has held various positions across notable companies, including Best Buy and Lifetouch.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Heather Simonsen serves as the Sr. Director of Marketing at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives. Her extensive experience in marketing and management contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Heather Simonsen worked at Thomson Reuters as the Director of Marketing from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on developing marketing strategies that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement. This experience laid the groundwork for her current leadership position.
Education and Expertise
Heather Simonsen holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Retail Merchandising from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 1991 to 1996. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in digital strategy, merchandising, marketing, and management.
Career Background
Heather Simonsen has a diverse career in marketing, with significant roles at various companies. She worked as a National Account Manager at Lawrence Merchandising Services from 2000 to 2001 and as a Product Manager for Digital Entertainment and Content at Best Buy Co., Inc. from 2001 to 2005. She also held positions at Lifetouch, Cambria, and ShopNBC | ValueVision Media, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of marketing across different sectors.
Marketing Experience at Best Buy
Heather Simonsen's experience at Best Buy includes roles as a Product Manager for Digital Entertainment and Content from 2001 to 2005 and as a Sr. Marketing Manager CRM from 2013 to 2018. These positions allowed her to develop and implement marketing strategies that enhanced customer relationships and drove sales growth.