Paul Brindle
About Paul Brindle
Paul Brindle serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Product Strategy at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product management and strategic direction, having held various leadership roles across multiple regions and companies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Paul Brindle has been with Thomson Reuters since 2018, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Product Strategy. In this role, he is responsible for setting the strategic direction, investment prioritization, and product roadmaps for platforms that generate over US$5 billion in annual revenues. His leadership encompasses flagship brands such as ONESOURCE, ONVIO, HIGHQ, WESTLAW, PRACTICAL LAW, and CHECKPOINT. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within the company, including Managing Director for APAC & EMEA and Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand.
Education and Expertise
Paul Brindle holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Melbourne - Melbourne Business School, which he completed from 2012 to 2013. He also participated in Executive Programs in International Business at both WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management and Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 2012. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting from Monash University from 1989 to 1992.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Paul Brindle worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Partner for 15 years, from 1992 to 2007. He then transitioned to Thomson Reuters, where he held several leadership roles, including Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand and Managing Director EMEA/ANZ. His experience spans various regions, including significant time spent in Melbourne, Australia, and Baar, Switzerland.
Achievements
In his current role, Paul Brindle has led the interim Head of Product position for the Corporate Tax & Trade suite of ONESOURCE products, managing a team of 800 global product and content specialists. He also sits on the Enterprise Prioritisation Committee at Thomson Reuters, which determines the company's investment priorities and capital allocation. His contributions include leading due diligence and integration efforts for various acquisitions, enhancing the company's growth and expansion strategies.
Board Experience
Paul Brindle has board experience as a Company Director and board member of Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH. His involvement in board activities reflects his strategic insight and leadership capabilities within the organization.