Matthew Keen
About Matthew Keen
Matthew Keen serves as the Head of Operations & Strategy at Reuters, having extensive experience in finance leadership roles within Thomson Reuters. His background includes significant positions in finance transformation and decision support, showcasing his expertise in financial systems.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Matthew Keen has held multiple leadership positions at Thomson Reuters, demonstrating a strong career trajectory within the organization. He currently serves as the Head of Operations & Strategy at Reuters, a role he has occupied since 2024. Prior to this, he was the Head of Finance, Decision Support & Financial Systems, a position he held for two years starting in 2022. Keen's previous roles include Interim President of Reuters, CFO of Reuters, and Head of Finance Transformation, among others. His diverse experience spans various divisions, including Legal UKI, Tax & Accounting Europe/ANZ, and Financial & Risk.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Keen studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, achieving FCA status from 1999 to 2002. This educational background supports his extensive expertise in finance transformation and decision support systems, which he has applied in various leadership roles at Thomson Reuters.
Background
Matthew Keen's career began at Deloitte, where he worked as an Assistant Manager in Assurance & Advisory from 1999 to 2002. He transitioned to Thomson Reuters in 2003, where he held several positions, including Management Accountant and Business Planning Analyst. His early experience laid the foundation for his later roles in finance leadership, including positions at the BBC as a Finance Partner and various roles within Thomson Reuters across different divisions.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Thomson Reuters, Matthew Keen has played a significant role in finance transformation and operations. His leadership as Head of Finance Transformation and CFO of Reuters highlights his capability in managing complex financial systems and decision-making processes. His recent appointment as Head of Operations & Strategy at Reuters further underscores his influence in shaping the company's financial strategy and operations on an international scale.