Heather Walker
About Heather Walker
Heather Walker serves as the Head of Business Integration for Tax & Accounting Professionals at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in law firm marketing and digital marketing, she focuses on strategy creation and communication, leveraging her expertise in user-centered design and agile methodologies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Heather Walker has been with Thomson Reuters since 2006, holding various leadership roles. Currently, she serves as the Head of Business Integration for Tax & Accounting Professionals, a position she has held since 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this role, she focuses on strategy creation and communication to enhance business integration. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Director and Director within the Technology PMO, overseeing technology project management and leading digital transformation efforts in the Tax & Accounting customer segment.
Education and Expertise
Heather Walker earned a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS) and Finance from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. She later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, completing her studies from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in user-centered design, usability, and agile development methodologies.
Background
Heather Walker's professional journey began as a Web Developer and Consultant at CSC Consulting, Zentropy Partners, and AmerUs Group from 1997 to 2001. She then transitioned to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as an AVP, managing the IL Online Platform from 2004 to 2006. Following her time at Wells Fargo, she held senior director roles at Super Lawyers and FindLaw, both part of Thomson Reuters, from 2012 to 2015. Her extensive background includes a strong emphasis on law firm marketing and digital marketing.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Heather Walker has led significant digital transformation initiatives within the Tax & Accounting sector at Thomson Reuters. Her leadership in technology project management has been marked by the application of agile development methodologies. Walker's strategic initiatives have been informed by her strong background in digital marketing and user-centered design, contributing to the successful integration of technology solutions within the organization.