Patricia Frutos
About Patricia Frutos
Patricia Frutos serves as the Vice President of Executive Search at Thomson Reuters, where she leads a team of recruiters and aligns recruitment strategies with organizational needs. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Women's Studies from Bishop's University and an International MBA from the University of New Brunswick.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Patricia Frutos serves as the Vice President of Executive Search at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she oversees the global executive recruitment function, focusing on hiring senior leaders at the VP level and above. Frutos collaborates closely with senior leadership, business partners, and external stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with the organization's needs. She leads a team of executive recruiters, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusion within the recruitment process.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Frutos holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Literature and Women's Studies from Bishop's University. She furthered her education by obtaining an International MBA from the University of New Brunswick. Her academic background supports her expertise in executive search and recruitment, particularly in aligning organizational needs with talent acquisition strategies.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Patricia Frutos accumulated significant experience in executive search. She worked at Egon Zehnder as Research Principal and Director of Research for Canada from 2007 to 2020, where she developed her skills in identifying and attracting top talent. Prior to that, she was an Engagement Manager and Co-Associate Director at Heidrick & Struggles for one year in 2006-2007. Her career has been marked by a focus on the technology sector, leveraging her extensive knowledge and network to enhance recruitment efforts.
Achievements
In her role at Thomson Reuters, Patricia Frutos partners with external search firms and agencies to ensure quality and efficiency in the hiring process for senior leaders. She has successfully led initiatives to attract top talent, particularly in the technology sector, by utilizing her extensive network and industry knowledge. Her leadership in executive recruitment has contributed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.