Kate Kent
About Kate Kent
Kate Kent serves as the Vice President of Commercial Excellence Program Management at Thomson Reuters, where she has held various roles since 2013. With a background in project management and a focus on process improvement, she is known for her leadership in both technical and digital transformation projects.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Kate Kent serves as the Vice President of Commercial Excellence Program Management at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing commercial strategies and operational efficiencies within the organization. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to process improvement and conflict management, aiming to foster a productive work environment.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Kate Kent has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters, contributing to various aspects of program management and transformation. She worked as a Program Manager in the Enterprise Technology PMO from 2016 to 2019, and later as Director of Change Management in the Digital Program Office from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Senior Director of Transformation from 2021 to 2023 and Senior Director of Commercial Systems from 2023 to 2024. Her roles involved leading projects that included back office technical implementations and customer-facing digital transformations.
Experience at Target and Other Companies
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Kate Kent worked at Target as a Project Manager for 11 months in 2012-2013. She also held various roles in other organizations, including Project Manager at Diversified Distribution Systems and Technical Recruiter at KellyMitchell Group, Inc. Her diverse experience spans project management and client relations, demonstrating her adaptability across different sectors.
Educational Background
Kate Kent completed her high school education at Wahlert High School, earning a High School Diploma from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education at Wartburg College, where she studied Communication Design and Marketing, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background supports her professional focus on communication and relationship building.
Leadership Style and Focus
Kate Kent is recognized for her positive outlook in fast-paced and stressful environments. She emphasizes building relationships and helping teams and individuals reach their full potential. Her leadership approach is marked by a strong focus on process improvement and conflict management, which contributes to her effectiveness in managing complex projects and fostering team collaboration.