TR hires US diplomat to strengthen government affairs in the Americas

Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, a former under secretary of state, joins the markets division as senior vice president and head of government affairs for the Americas.

"With more than three decades in key government and diplomatic roles, Paula will leverage her experience, expertise and influence to ensure Thomson Reuters has a stronger Washington presence and a seat at the table on important discussions that affect our financial and media businesses," said Nancy Gardner, executive vice president and general counsel, Thomson Reuters markets.

Dobriansky will be responsible for designing and implementing Thomson Reuters markets strategy in Washington and other key Americas capitals. She joins a global government affairs team across both the markets and professional businesses which identify risks and opportunities presented by potential regulation and maintain strategic lines of communication with government bodies.

Before joining Thomson Reuters Dobriansky was under secretary of state for democracy and global affairs from 2001 to 2009, and received the secretary of state's highest honour, the distinguished service medal, for her work. ■