Thomson Reuters adds Vindi Banga to board of directors
Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI; TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL; NASDAQ: TRIN), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the appointment of Manvinder Singh (Vindi) Banga (53) to its Board of Directors effective on January 1, 2009.
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Mr. Banga, who is based in London, is the President of the Foods, Home and Personal Care business for Unilever PLC and one of the seven member Unilever executive committee reporting to the CEO.
David Thomson, chairman of the Thomson Reuters Board, said, "I am delighted to welcome Vindi to Thomson Reuters, with his wealth of experience in developing and emerging markets. During his career, he has worked in global, regional and national roles in London, Singapore and Mumbai. He has deep knowledge of Asian business which will prove invaluable as Thomson Reuters looks to capitalize further on opportunities in that region."
Thomson Reuters also announced that Dick Olver will retire from the Board at the end of this year.
"I would like to thank Dick Olver for his long commitment to Reuters and the continuity he has been providing as we move through the important Thomson Reuters integration. His contributions are highly valued by the Board," said Mr. Thomson.
Mr. Banga joins the Board of Thomson Reuters as a non-executive director.
Other than as disclosed in this news release, there are no other matters required by Listing Rule 9.6.13R to be disclosed in relation to Mr. Banga.