Richard Jones
About Richard Jones
Richard Jones serves as the Head of Market Development for the Middle East, Africa, and Russia at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in business development and enterprise technology, having held various roles within Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Richard Jones serves as the Head of Market Development for the Middle East, Africa, and Russia at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2015 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he focuses on adapting the Enterprise Proposition to align with customer needs, particularly in response to technological advancements such as cloud adoption.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Richard Jones has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters prior to his current position. He worked as a Solution Sales professional for New Business and Business Direct from 2009 to 2011 in London, United Kingdom. He also served as an Elektron Business Manager from 2013 to 2015 in the United Arab Emirates. His earlier roles include Enterprise Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant and Enterprise Solutions Consultant from 2007 to 2009, both in London.
Educational Background
Richard Jones studied Business Administration and Management at Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 1992 to 1996. He also attended Solent University, achieving a Bachelor's degree in the same field during the same period. Additionally, he studied at Worthing from 1985 to 1989.
Expertise in Enterprise Technology
Richard Jones possesses a strong background in Enterprise Technology, emphasizing business development and sales. He has significant experience in strategic growth markets, including Latin America, China, and India. His expertise enables him to lead initiatives that adapt enterprise solutions to meet evolving market demands.
Current Role at Refinitiv
In addition to his role at Thomson Reuters, Richard Jones has been serving as the Director of Enterprise Proposition for Emerging & Frontier Markets at Refinitiv since 2019. In this capacity, he leads efforts to ensure the Enterprise Proposition evolves in line with technological advancements, further enhancing his contributions to the industry.