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Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker says prioritizing learning, not titles, shaped his rise
Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker reflects on why learning, not titles, guided his biggest career decisions - from leaving McKinsey for Nielsen to leading Thomson Reuters through Covid and accelerating its transformation into a technology and AI-driven company.
TL;DR
- Steve Hasker, CEO of Thomson Reuters, based major career decisions on whether he would learn more, rather than on titles.
- He transitioned from McKinsey to Nielsen after an unexpected pitch from Dave Calhoun.
- Hasker became CEO of Thomson Reuters on the eve of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading the company's transformation into a technology and AI-driven business.
- Childhood experiences, mentors, and surrounding oneself with talented people were highlighted as key influences.
- The importance of resilience and learning from early career mistakes was also discussed.