Sam Holmes
About Sam Holmes
Sam Holmes serves as the Deputy Head of the Asia Desk at Thomson Reuters, where he focuses on innovation in storytelling and managing teams across the Asia Pacific region. He holds a Diploma of Financial Markets from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Macquarie University.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sam Holmes has been with Thomson Reuters since 2015, initially serving as Chief Desk Editor for Asian Economics & Markets in Singapore. In this role, he has focused on delivering insightful economic analysis and market coverage. In 2018, he transitioned to the position of Deputy Head of the Asia Desk in Sydney, where he continues to oversee operations and content strategy. His work emphasizes innovation in storytelling and the exploration of new media opportunities within the news and digital content industry.
Education and Expertise
Sam Holmes studied at the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, where he earned a Diploma of Financial Markets from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics from Macquarie University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial markets and political analysis, which he applies in his current roles.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Sam Holmes worked at migme as Director of Audience from 2014 to 2015 in Singapore. In this capacity, he was responsible for audience engagement and content strategy, which contributed to his understanding of digital content creation and audience dynamics. His career spans various roles in the news and digital content industry, focusing on team management and innovative storytelling.
Achievements
Sam Holmes has a proven track record of managing dynamic and diverse teams across the Asia Pacific region. His leadership in the news and digital content sector has been marked by a strong focus on innovation and exploring new media opportunities. His contributions to the field have helped shape the approach to storytelling and content delivery in a rapidly evolving media landscape.