Joel Hron
About Joel Hron
Joel Hron serves as the Head of Artificial Intelligence and TR Labs at Thomson Reuters and is a member of the Board of Advisors at TCU College of Science and Engineering. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in technology leadership roles, he focuses on advancing AI capabilities to enhance information access and foster societal efficiency.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joel Hron currently serves as the Head of Artificial Intelligence and TR Labs at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the research and development of AI capabilities across the company’s product and service portfolio. His focus includes various sectors such as Legal, Tax, Audit, Compliance, Risk, and News. Prior to this position, he worked as Vice President of Technology at Thomson Reuters from 2022 to 2023, contributing to the company's technological advancements in a remote capacity.
Education and Expertise
Joel Hron holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Christian University, graduating from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in data analytics, which he applies to drive operational excellence and process innovations in his professional roles.
Background
Joel Hron has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities within the technology and engineering sectors. He began his career as an Undergraduate Intern at Lockheed Martin from 2006 to 2008. He then joined Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, where he held several positions, including Engineering Manager for Advanced Analytics and Emerging Technology, and Sr Reservoir Engineer. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at ThoughtTrace from 2017 to 2022 before moving to Thomson Reuters.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joel Hron has focused on transforming how people access and utilize information through artificial intelligence. His work aims to foster a more informed, efficient, and just society. He is passionate about leveraging technology creatively for significant business impact, particularly in the fields of Machine Learning and AI. In addition to his roles at Thomson Reuters, he is a member of the Board of Advisors at TCU College of Science and Engineering and serves as a Board Member at Scope.