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"In building on the heritage of three decades of the Reuters Foundation, and by leveraging the broader assets and capabilities of our enlarged global business, Dick and Monique will be able to drive the work of the foundation forward, expanding its influence and work across the globe."
Mr. Harrington added, "I'm honored to continue my tenure with Thomson Reuters in this capacity and thank Geert Linnebank for his vision and leadership as previous chairman of the foundation. During my tenure at Thomson, we developed an outstanding track record for making a difference in the communities in which we operate. I am confident we can uphold that tradition while supporting the historic priorities of the foundation."
Ms. Villa said, "I am hugely excited by the opportunity to help lead and develop the foundation, to extend its global reach and impact, and utilize the tremendous skills and expertise within Thomson Reuters. Through various supported initiatives, the foundation will provide knowledge, information and support to diverse communities in which we operate, giving them the means and a voice with which to make a difference."
Reuters Foundation runs four core programs: journalism training, Reuters
AlertNet (www.alertnet.org), the inception and creation of
The foundation's strategic and operational goals are overseen by its board
of trustees, which in addition to Mr. Harrington includes Geert Linnebank, the
former chairman;
Reuters Foundation is registered as a charity in
Community Engagement at Thomson Reuters
Working in partnership with community organizations and charities, the people at Thomson Reuters provide valuable support by sharing time, expertise, skills and resources, while also building their own skills and awareness of social issues. Thomson Reuters is committed to using its specialized knowledge, information, technology and resources to develop robust programs that help individuals, families and communities reach their full potential. Thomson Reuters staff have developed many exciting programs to share skills - some outstanding examples from the last 12 months are published at: http://www.thomsonreuters.com/about/corp_responsibility/community/.
About Thomson Reuters
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About
Prior to his appointment as Chairman of the foundation, Mr. Harrington was president and chief executive officer of The Thomson Corporation. During his 10 years as CEO, Mr. Harrington led the transformation of Thomson from a diverse holding company with interests in publishing into an integrated operating company to a leading global provider of electronic information, software and services to business and professional customers. Under his direction, Thomson's market value more than tripled and the company became a celebrated case study in how a large business can adapt quickly and repeatedly to take advantage of changing markets.
Prior to becoming CEO of The Thomson Corporation, Mr. Harrington held a number of senior leadership positions within the company, including CEO of Thomson Newspapers, and CEO of Thomson Professional Publishing.
Mr. Harrington serves on the boards of directors of Xerox Corporation
(NYSE: XRX) and the
He has received many honors during his career. In 2007, he received the
"Legend in Leadership" award from the
About
Ms. Villa joined Reuters in 2000 and has since then been managing the picture and text news business for the Reuters News Agency. Ms. Villa has been instrumental in transforming the picture business and negotiated important deals for Media and Editorial, including the recent partnership with the International Herald Tribune to jointly produce their print and online business pages.
Prior to joining Reuters, Ms. Villa was with Agence France Presse (AFP)
where she held a number of senior journalistic and management positions. As a
correspondent with AFP she reported for a number of years from
Ms. Villa studied Law and Political Science and has a Diploma from the Paris Centre de Formation Des Journalistes.
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