Marika Vilen is Global Head of Partnerships and a member of the senior leadership team at Thomson Reuters’ Financial & Risk division. She manages the global partnership community and develops strategies for increasing its potential and reach. A dynamic executive known for her commercial skills and organizational acumen, Marika helps drive growth and collaboration with 1,200 partners in 86 countries. Marika joined Thomson Reuters in 2002, and has held a number of positions in client support, product and content management, and commercial management. While Head of Partnerships for Americas, she forged multimillion-dollar strategic collaborations that strengthened and extended the position of Thomson Reuters in the marketplace. Building upon her success in that role, she now manages the firm’s partnerships on a global basis.