Lucas Gaona
About Lucas Gaona
Lucas Gaona serves as the Head of Strategy & Business Development for Latin America at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in law and business, with experience in strategic acquisitions and financial services integration in emerging markets.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Lucas Gaona serves as the Head of Strategy & Business Development for Latin America at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing strategic initiatives and business growth in the region. His role involves crafting and implementing growth strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of Latin American markets. Gaona's leadership has contributed to enhancing the company's market presence and operational efficiency across the region.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Lucas Gaona worked at Thomson Reuters in various capacities. He was the Head of Partners & Alliances from 2016 to 2019 in Brazil, where he managed a team of 15 and focused on improving financial performance and partner relations in the legal sector. Additionally, he served as the Global Strategy Manager from 2014 to 2016 in Argentina, contributing to approximately 20 strategic acquisitions that supported the company's expansion in Latin America.
Legal Consulting Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Lucas Gaona worked as a Legal Consultant at the Ministerio de Seguridad de la República Argentina from 2009 to 2011. In this role, he provided legal expertise and guidance, contributing to various initiatives within the ministry. His experience in the legal field has informed his strategic approach in business development roles.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Gaona holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) in General Management from Universidad de 'San Andrés', which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a degree as an Attorney-at-law from the University of Buenos Aires, studying from 2003 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both legal and business principles, enhancing his effectiveness in strategy and development roles.
Contributions to Financial Services Integration
In his roles at Thomson Reuters, Lucas Gaona led the integration of embedded financial services into software platforms in Brazil. This initiative significantly contributed to the region's recognition as Thomson Reuters' fastest-growing segment globally. He also played a key role in the incubation and scaling of the Compliance and Risk software business in Latin America, which was sold to Refinitiv in 2018.