Nigel Royfee
About Nigel Royfee
Nigel Royfee serves as the Anz Legal Portfolio Director at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 1997. He has a diverse background in legal and publishing sectors, with previous roles at Fairfax Digital, LexisNexis, and a private practice in California.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Nigel Royfee serves as the ANZ Legal Portfolio Director at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 1997. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the legal portfolio in the Australia and New Zealand regions. His extensive experience in the legal and publishing sectors contributes to his leadership in this capacity. Thomson Reuters is known for providing legal, regulatory, and business information, and Royfee's role is pivotal in ensuring the relevance and quality of the legal content offered.
Previous Experience at Fairfax Digital
Prior to his current role, Nigel Royfee worked as the Business Manager at Fairfax Digital from 1995 to 1997. During his tenure, he contributed to the management and strategic direction of digital initiatives within the organization. Fairfax Digital is recognized for its digital media presence in Australia, and Royfee's role involved overseeing business operations during a period of significant growth in digital media.
Legal Career Background
Nigel Royfee began his legal career as a Solicitor in Private Practice in California, United States, from 1977 to 1979. This early experience in the legal field provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that he would later apply in various roles within the legal publishing industry. His background in law informs his current responsibilities in managing legal content at Thomson Reuters.
Education and Academic Pursuits
Nigel Royfee has pursued extensive education in the fields of law and business. He studied at the University of Canterbury, where he earned a Bachelor of Law from 1974 to 1977. Following this, he has been studying Marketing and Accounting at the University of Technology Sydney since 1997. This combination of legal and business education supports his roles in legal portfolio management and business strategy.
Experience at LexisNexis
Nigel Royfee held various positions at LexisNexis over a span of ten years, from 1985 to 1995. His roles included publishing, marketing, and sales management, which provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal publishing landscape. Additionally, he served as the Managing Editor at LexisNexis UK from 1980 to 1984, where he was involved in editorial management and content development.