Joanna Wands
About Joanna Wands
Joanna Wands is a Strategic Account Director at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in risk management and compliance. She has held various roles in organizations such as SAI Global and RISQ Group, and possesses a strong educational background in risk management and politics.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Joanna Wands serves as the Strategic Account Director at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, she focuses on managing strategic accounts and enhancing client relationships. Her role involves utilizing data to identify and mitigate risks that could impact organizational strategy and operations.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Joanna Wands worked at Thomson Reuters from 2010 to 2014 as the Strategic Account Director in the Financial and Risk Division. During this time, she operated in London and Sydney, managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives. She also served as a Client Relationship Manager from 2006 to 2010, where she focused on fostering strong client connections.
Professional Background in Risk Management
Joanna Wands has extensive experience in risk management, having worked as a Business Development Manager for Risk Solutions at SAI Global from 2016 to 2019 in Edinburgh. She also held the position of Sales Director at RISQ Group Pty Ltd from 2014 to 2016 in Sydney. Her expertise includes regulatory change management, compliance project management, and GDPR preparation.
Education and Qualifications
Joanna Wands studied at the University of Glasgow, where she earned a Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education at the Institute of Risk Management, achieving an International Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management from 2016 to 2019. Her educational background supports her professional focus on risk management and compliance.
Skills and Specializations
Joanna Wands possesses a range of skills relevant to her field, including policy management and cyber security. She is knowledgeable in ISO 27001 standards and specializes in managing third-party relationship risks, particularly concerning information security and compliance with sanctions and anti-bribery regulations. Her work often involves using collaborative virtual workspaces to facilitate communication among stakeholders.