Leonie Welss
About Leonie Welss
Leonie Welss serves as the Head of EMEA/US Advertising at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2012. She has extensive experience in advertising and marketing within the publishing industry, having previously worked at Nature Publishing Group and Refinitiv.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Leonie Welss serves as the Head of EMEA/US Advertising at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2012. Based in London, United Kingdom, she has accumulated over a decade of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing advertising strategies across the EMEA and US regions, focusing on enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Previous Experience at Nature Publishing Group
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Leonie Welss worked at Nature Publishing Group in various capacities. She began as a Senior Advertising Executive from 1997 to 1998, then progressed to European Advertising Manager from 1998 to 2000, and later served as Group Advertising Sales Manager for Europe from 2000 to 2002. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in advertising and sales within the publishing sector.
Career at Refinitiv
Since 2018, Leonie Welss has also been the Head of EMEA/US Sponsorship at Refinitiv, where she is responsible for managing sponsorship initiatives across the EMEA and US regions. This role complements her advertising expertise and enhances her involvement in the financial capital markets.
Education and Expertise
Leonie Welss holds a Bachelor of Science with honors in Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London, which she completed from 1993 to 1996. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School between 2006 and 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in branding, positioning of publishing products, and building networks within financial communities.
Skills in Publishing Projects
Leonie Welss has significant experience in the creation and implementation of publishing projects for global events, both in-person and virtual. Her skills in idea generation and execution have contributed to her success in the advertising and sponsorship sectors, particularly in the context of financial markets.