Nicola Jane Van Zyl
About Nicola Jane Van Zyl
Nicola Jane Van Zyl serves as the Head of Marketing for Global Trade Management at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With extensive experience in marketing across the UK and Sub-Sahara Africa, she specializes in thought leadership and integrated marketing.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Nicola Jane Van Zyl has been serving as the Head of Marketing for Global Trade Management at Thomson Reuters since 2014. Her role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to her current position, she held the title of Head of Marketing for Sub-Sahara Africa at Thomson Reuters from 2012 to 2014. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans a total of ten years, during which she has contributed to various marketing initiatives and strategies within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Nicola studied Marketing at Hammersmith & West London College in the UK from 2003 to 2004. She also attended the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in 2012 for further studies in Marketing. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in marketing, particularly in integrated marketing and global collaboration, showcasing her ability to manage diverse marketing initiatives.
Background
Nicola has a diverse professional background with experience in both the UK and Sub-Sahara Africa. She began her career as an Events Executive at Rand Merchant Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 2006 to 2007. She then worked as a Marketing Manager at Sei in Oaks, Pennsylvania, from 2007 to 2009, and later at Deloitte South Africa from 2010 to 2012. This varied experience has equipped her with a broad international marketing perspective.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Nicola has developed a comprehensive skill set that includes internal and external communications, emphasizing her versatile approach to stakeholder engagement. She specializes in thought leadership, focusing on establishing and promoting innovative marketing strategies. Additionally, her strong background in due diligence indicates her capability in assessing and managing risks associated with marketing strategies.