Lauren French
About Lauren French
Lauren French serves as the Global Alliance Lead for Accounting Firms in North America and Europe at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in business development and strategic alliances, having previously held roles at PwC and Insignia Five Technologies.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Lauren French serves as the Global Alliance Lead for Accounting Firms in North America and Europe at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic partnerships and business development initiatives within the accounting sector. In her role, she has successfully led alliance relationships and business development efforts with strategic partners at accounting firms globally.
Previous Experience at PwC
Lauren French has extensive experience at PwC, having worked in various capacities. She was a Senior Business Manager for six months in 2017 in London, UK, and served as a Business Development Manager from 2016 to 2017 at Embankment Place, London. Additionally, she held the position of Clients & Markets Driver for Industrial Products, Energy Utilities & Mining in South Africa from 2012 to 2013. She also worked as a Business Development Manager at PwC South Africa from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Lauren French completed her Matric Higher Grade at Westville Girls High School. She pursued higher education at the University of South Africa, where she studied Finance and Business Management, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from 2007 to 2013.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Lauren French is fluent in English and has a high competency in French. Her language skills enhance her communication abilities, allowing her to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across different regions.
Coaching and Leadership Experience
In her career, Lauren French has coached the Business Development Alliance team across the United States and Europe. She focused on aligning the team with sales organizations to drive profitable growth and market expansion. Her leadership experience includes working directly with Tax Technology and Advisory professionals, ensuring a successful Partner Sales Channel across the ONESOURCE Suite of Tax & Accounting Technology Solutions.