Lars Svendsen
About Lars Svendsen
Lars Svendsen is an experienced Account Manager currently working at Refinitiv in the Copenhagen Area, Denmark, where he specializes in solution selling related to government, risk and compliance, and market data infrastructure. He has a background in IT client support and client training, having worked for notable companies such as Dow Jones Telerate, Reuters, and Bridge Information Systems.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lars Svendsen has been employed at Thomson Reuters as an Account Manager since 2008. He has accumulated 16 years of experience in this role, focusing on solution selling that aligns customer workflows with the company's offerings. His responsibilities include managing the entire sales process, from product presentations to negotiating terms and conditions, and ensuring effective implementation follow-up.
Current Role at Refinitiv
Since 2018, Lars Svendsen has also served as an Account Manager at Refinitiv, where he specializes in government, risk and compliance, and market data infrastructure. In this position, he coordinates internal expertise within Enterprise Solutions and Electronic Trading to enhance service delivery. He emphasizes the importance of developing and maintaining customer relationships to understand their drivers and workflows.
Previous Experience at Dow Jones Telerate
Lars Svendsen worked at Dow Jones Telerate as an IT Client Supporter from 1997 to 2000 for three years in the Copenhagen Area, Denmark. In this role, he provided technical support and assistance to clients, contributing to their understanding and use of the company's services.
Education and Expertise
Lars Svendsen studied at Teknisk Skole Viborg, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from 1989 to 1992. He also attended Teknisk Skole Frederiksberg, obtaining an Associate's degree in the same field from 1988 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in solution selling and client support.
Career Development and Training Roles
Lars Svendsen has held various roles in client training and support throughout his career. He worked as a Team Leader Client Training at Reuters from 2004 to 2008 and as a Client Trainer at Bridge Information Systems from 2000 to 2002. These positions allowed him to develop skills in training and client engagement, further enhancing his capabilities in account management.