Kirsty Roth
About Kirsty Roth
Kirsty Roth serves as the Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in operations and technology across various financial institutions, she has also been involved in mentoring women and is pursuing additional leadership opportunities.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kirsty Roth currently serves as the Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has taken on responsibility for the print segment, one of the company's five reportable segments, which generates approximately 600 million in revenue. Additionally, she previously held the position of Chairperson for the Thomson Reuters Enterprise Center and served as a Board Member from 2020 to 2023.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Kirsty Roth worked at HSBC as the Global Head of Operations, GGM, from 2016 to 2020. During her four years in this role, she was based in London, United Kingdom, where she oversaw various operational functions within the organization.
Career Background in Financial Services
Kirsty Roth has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked at Credit Suisse as COO of the Finance, Operations, and IT Division from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she spent ten years at Deloitte as a Partner from 2001 to 2011. Her career began at HBOS, where she served as a Senior Analyst from 1997 to 2000.
Education and Professional Development
Kirsty Roth studied Physical Chemistry at the University of Bristol, earning her degree from 1993 to 1996. She has also completed the Deloitte Board Readiness Programme in Switzerland in 2023 and the Non-Executive Directors Programme in the UK, also in 2023. These programs reflect her commitment to continuous professional development.
Mentorship and Leadership Aspirations
Kirsty Roth is dedicated to mentoring women both within and outside of Thomson Reuters, demonstrating her commitment to developing talent. She is also actively seeking a listed board position in Europe or the US, indicating her interest in expanding her leadership roles beyond her current responsibilities.