John Lark
About John Lark
John Lark serves as the Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances at Thomson Reuters, where he has applied his extensive experience in business development and operations. He holds a BA in Communications and Biomedical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA in Marketing from San Jose State University.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Currently serving as Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances at Thomson Reuters, John Lark has been in this role since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic partnerships and alliances to drive business growth. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in building collaborative relationships that enhance market presence.
Education and Expertise
John Lark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Biomedical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing from San Jose State University. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set applicable to various business contexts.
Background
John Lark has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. His career spans roles in operations, user experience, customer success, development, engineering, and sales from 2004 to 2008. He has held significant positions at companies such as SAP, Illumio, and CXO Nexus, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of business operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Lark has demonstrated a capacity for driving substantial growth. He has a proven track record of helping companies achieve tenfold growth within four years and adding billions to their market capitalization. His leadership in transforming business development, sales operations, and go-to-market strategies has been instrumental in his previous roles.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, John Lark held several key positions in various organizations. He served as Vice President of Sales Operations at Illumio for six months in 2022. Prior to that, he spent seven years at SAP Ariba in various roles, including Senior Director and Director. He also worked as Chief Operating Officer at CXO Nexus, Inc. for one year and held multiple senior roles at SAP from 2015 to 2019.