Robin Paxton
About Robin Paxton
Robin Paxton serves as the Bureau Chief for Thomson Reuters in Bangalore, where he has significantly expanded the bureau's size and oversees a large team focused on corporate and equity market news. He has over two decades of experience in journalism, with a background in geography and Russian studies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Robin Paxton serves as the Bureau Chief in Bangalore for Thomson Reuters, a position held since 2003. In this role, she leads a bureau of 400 personnel, overseeing a significant portion of Reuters' global companies and markets news output. Under her leadership, the Bangalore bureau has doubled in size, now accounting for approximately 15% of Reuters' global editorial workforce. Paxton's focus includes offshore journalism, particularly in relation to corporate and equity market news from the U.S., UK, and Asia.
Education and Expertise
Robin Paxton studied at the University of Strathclyde from 1992 to 1997, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Geography and Russian. Additionally, she attended St Petersburg State Technical University from 1995 to 1996, obtaining a Diploma in Russian Language and Literature. This educational background supports her expertise in international journalism and enhances her understanding of diverse markets.
Background
Prior to her current role at Thomson Reuters, Robin Paxton worked at Metal Bulletin PLC as Editor for Asia and Australasia from 1998 to 2003, based in Singapore. This experience contributed to her extensive knowledge of the Asian market and corporate news landscape. She also played a key supporting role in the establishment and development of the European news bureau in Gdańsk, Poland.
Achievements
In recognition of her contributions to journalism, Robin Paxton received the Reuters ‘Full Speed’ award in 2020 for her headline news coverage. This award highlights her commitment to delivering timely and impactful news, reinforcing her role as a significant figure in the editorial landscape at Thomson Reuters.