Julia Commons
About Julia Commons
Julia Commons serves as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience at Sage in various roles, she specializes in corporate communications and technology narratives.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Julia Commons serves as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads initiatives to enhance corporate communication and engagement strategies. Her focus includes showcasing customer success stories and leveraging technology to create impactful narratives. Commons operates from London, where she continues to influence corporate affairs within the organization.
Previous Experience at Sage
Commons has extensive experience at Sage, where she held multiple roles over several years. She began as Payroll and HR Marketing Manager from 2009 to 2010, then transitioned to Customer Communications Program Manager until 2010. She served as External Communications Manager (Europe) from 2013 to 2016, followed by Director of Communications, Product PR, and AR (Global) from 2016 to 2020. Her final role at Sage was Director of Corporate Affairs from 2020 to 2022, all based in London and Reading, England.
Education and Academic Background
Julia Commons studied Communication and Media Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, where she earned a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, she pursued a Foundation degree in Modern History at the University of Oxford from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in corporate communications and public relations.
Professional Engagement and Networking
Commons actively engages with her professional network through Twitter, utilizing the platform for communication and collaboration. This engagement reflects her commitment to staying connected within her industry and sharing insights related to corporate affairs and technology.
Background and Early Career
Before her tenure at Sage, Julia Commons worked at Direct Dialogue Fundraising as Payroll Manager from 2002 to 2006 and at Trinity College Oxford as Payroll Clerk from 2000 to 2002. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in payroll management and organizational operations.