Shafton Williams
About Shafton Williams
Shafton Williams serves as the Programs and Initiatives Manager for Financial and Risk at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2017. He supports the development of over 1,800 individual contributors and more than 150 managers, coordinating learning strategies across multiple global locations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Shafton Williams has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2017, serving as the Programs and Initiatives Manager within the Financial and Risk division. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the development of a large workforce, including over 1800 individual contributors and more than 150 people managers in the Content Analytics & Valuation Services - Content Production groups. His position involves coordinating learning strategies across various global locations, including Gdynia, Exeter, and San Francisco.
Education and Expertise
Shafton Williams possesses expertise in learning and development, particularly in the context of large organizations. He oversees Learning Consultants based in Bangalore and Manila, ensuring the delivery of innovative and cost-effective learning solutions. His role requires a deep understanding of learning needs and strategies, which he applies to enhance the skills and capabilities of employees in the Content Production sector.
Background
Shafton Williams has a background in managing learning initiatives across multiple geographic locations. He engages with site learning teams in Beijing and Bangkok to address the specific learning needs of Content Production employees. His collaborative approach involves working closely with local leadership and human resources teams to identify and implement site-specific learning objectives that emphasize customer focus, innovation, simplification, and collaboration.
Achievements
In his role at Thomson Reuters, Shafton Williams has contributed to the development of comprehensive learning strategies that support a diverse workforce. His efforts in coordinating with various global teams and overseeing learning initiatives have played a significant role in enhancing the skills of employees within the Content Analytics & Valuation Services. His work ensures that learning solutions are timely and effective, meeting the evolving needs of the organization.