Karin Munksgaard
About Karin Munksgaard
Karin Munksgaard serves as the Vice President of Talent & Leadership Development at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in communications and human resources, she has over two decades of experience at Thomson Reuters and other organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Karin Munksgaard has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters over her career spanning from 1998 to 2022. She began her tenure as a Communications Intern in 1997 and transitioned to various positions, including Manager/Sr. Specialist/Representative/Specialist in Corporate Communications from 1998 to 2004. She served as Manager, Strategy & Business Development for one year before taking on roles in Internal Communications, where she was Sr. Director/Director/Manager from 2006 to 2011 and later Vice President, Internal Communications from 2011 to 2014. After a period as Vice President, Human Resources from 2014 to 2022, she currently serves as Vice President, Talent & Leadership Development since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Karin Munksgaard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and French from Luther College, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education at the Université de Franche-Comté for one year from 1995 to 1996. Karin earned her MBA in Marketing from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her extensive career in communications, leadership development, and human resources.
Background
Karin Munksgaard began her professional career as a Communications Intern at Mayo Clinic in 1997. She then worked at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as Communications & Media Relations Manager/Editorial Assistant from 1997 to 1998. Following her time there, she joined Thomson Reuters, where she held various positions over the years, contributing to corporate communications, internal communications, and human resources. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a broad skill set in talent and leadership development.
Career Progression
Karin Munksgaard's career reflects a steady progression through various roles in communications and leadership. After her initial internship, she spent a year at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine before returning to Thomson Reuters. Her roles evolved from corporate communications to strategic business development, and ultimately to leadership positions in human resources and talent development. This trajectory highlights her adaptability and expertise in managing communication strategies and developing talent within organizations.