Riaz A. Khan
About Riaz A. Khan
Riaz A. Khan serves as the Global Vice President of Technology at Thomson Reuters and has extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various companies. He is also a Senior Lecturer and Course Designer at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, where he teaches enterprise and business architecture.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Riaz A. Khan serves as the Global Vice President of Technology at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees technology strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives. His extensive background in technology and enterprise architecture positions him to lead innovative projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
Current Role at University of Toronto
Since 2013, Riaz A. Khan has been a Senior Lecturer and Course Designer at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. He teaches and mentors students in enterprise and business architecture, sharing his knowledge and insights with the next generation of IT professionals. His commitment to education reflects his passion for fostering talent in the technology sector.
Professional Experience
Riaz A. Khan has held various significant roles throughout his career. He worked at Dell Technologies as CTO for Global Financial Services from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the CTO for Small and Medium Business at Amazon Web Services from 2020 to 2022. His experience also includes positions at IBM, Oracle, and EY, where he contributed to enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Riaz A. Khan has a robust educational background. He earned his Hons BSc in Software Engineering from the University of Toronto. He also holds a Masters Certificate in Enterprise Architecture from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Additionally, he completed executive development programs at MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Toronto, focusing on strategic cost accounting and connecting strategy with action.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Riaz A. Khan has served on various boards and advisory committees, including positions at SwiftPad, CloudRep Ai, and The George Washington University School of Business. His involvement in these organizations highlights his leadership in technology and enterprise architecture, as well as his commitment to guiding strategic initiatives within the industry.