Scott Augustin
About Scott Augustin
Scott Augustin serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at Thomson Reuters, where he manages public relations for various corporate initiatives and product launches. He has a background in corporate communications and has played a significant role in developing strategies for corporate responsibility and legal market positioning.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Scott Augustin has served as Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at Thomson Reuters since 2011. In this role, he manages public relations for various initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, business and product launches, and crisis management. He played a significant role in the launch of WestlawNext, which is recognized as one of the company's most successful product launches. Additionally, he led communications for Thomson Reuters' rule of law efforts and contributed to thought leadership programming and global partnerships.
Previous Experience at The Thomson Corporation
Scott Augustin held multiple positions at The Thomson Corporation prior to his current role. He worked as Communications Project Lead for Thomson Legal & Regulatory from 2002 to 2004, followed by a role as Manager of Corporate Communications from 2007 to 2008. He also served as Manager of Internal Communications and Public Affairs from 2004 to 2006. In these roles, he developed communication strategies and managed internal and external communications.
Education and Expertise
Scott Augustin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Minnesota. He also participated in the Thomson Reuters Leadership Development Programming, which provided him with advanced training in corporate leadership and communication strategies. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate communications and public relations.
Achievements in Corporate Responsibility and Communications
Scott Augustin co-developed the communications strategy for Thomson Reuters' corporate responsibility initiatives, including the launch of its Sustainability program. He organized media and blogger summits featuring notable figures such as Malcolm Gladwell and Mohamed ElBaradei during the WestlawNext launch. His contributions have been instrumental in repositioning Thomson Reuters as a leading provider of integrated workflow technology and information-enabled software in the legal market.