Richard Higginbottom
About Richard Higginbottom
Richard Higginbottom is a finance professional currently serving as the Manager of Business Master Data at Refinitiv in London, England. He has extensive experience in finance and data management, having previously held positions at Thomson Reuters and Christie's.
Current Role at Refinitiv
Richard Higginbottom has been serving as the Manager of Finance Master Data at Refinitiv since 2018. In this role, he oversees the management of financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the organization. He has held this position for six years in London, England. Additionally, he has been the Director of Finance, Master Data at Refinitiv since 2019, contributing to the strategic management of master data within the finance department.
Experience at Thomson Reuters
Richard Higginbottom worked at Thomson Reuters for a total of 17 years. He began as the Data and Process Change Manager from 2007 to 2015, where he managed data processes and implemented changes to improve efficiency. Following this role, he transitioned to the position of Manager Business Master Data in 2015, where he has continued to focus on the management of business-related master data in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Educational Background
Richard Higginbottom completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Aston University from 1984 to 1988. Prior to this, he studied Business Studies at Norwich City College from 1982 to 1984. His foundational education includes attendance at Diss High School and Diss Grammar School, where he developed essential skills for his future career.
Previous Experience at Christie's
Before his tenure at Thomson Reuters, Richard Higginbottom worked at Christie's as the Head of Financial Systems from 1996 to 2007. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing financial systems and processes, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization over an 11-year period in London, England.