Karan Batra
About Karan Batra
Karan Batra serves as the Head of Corporates for Asia at Thomson Reuters, where he has implemented significant operational improvements and sales strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ithaca College and has extensive experience in financial data operations across various roles in the company.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Karan Batra currently serves as the Head of Corporates for Asia at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2024, working on-site in Singapore. In this role, he focuses on corporate strategies and initiatives that drive growth and operational efficiency across the region.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Karan Batra worked at Thomson Reuters as Head of Strategic Accounts for APAC & Japan from 2021 to 2023 in Mumbai, India. He also held the position of Head of Corporates for South Asia & South East Asia from 2023 to 2024 in Singapore. During his tenure, he spearheaded transformative initiatives that significantly increased sales and revenue generation in the South East Asia and India regions.
Early Career at Reuters
Karan Batra began his career at Reuters, where he worked in various roles from 2005 to 2008. His positions included International Assignee for Data & Systems Support, Data & Systems Specialist for Treasury, and Head of Treasury Data Operation. His early contributions helped establish operational frameworks that supported the company's data management and treasury functions.
Education and Academic Background
Karan Batra holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ithaca College, where he studied Economics, Marketing, and Management from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce from H R College of Commerce & Economics in Mumbai from 1995 to 1998. His foundational education at St Mary's School culminated in achieving the ICSE certification from 1985 to 1995.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Karan Batra has successfully established a high-performing shared service center in India, which resulted in a 25% reduction in operational costs. He played a key role in building a Treasury Content Operation ecosystem across six global locations, facilitating client business worth over $3 billion. His efforts in developing comprehensive sales strategies and go-to-market plans have expanded coverage and fostered a robust partner ecosystem.