Thomson Reuters has announced a planned executive transition with Mike Eastwood retiring as Chief Financial Officer after guiding the company through significant transformation. Eastwood will assume the role of Chairman of the Board for the Thomson Reuters Foundation, succeeding Jim Smith, and continue supporting Thomson Reuters as an advisor to President and CEO Steve Hasker. Gary E. Bischoping, Jr. will join the company on April 13, 2026, and officially succeed Eastwood as CFO on May 8, 2026.
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Eastwood's leadership has been instrumental in positioning Thomson Reuters for sustained progress. Under his guidance, the company enhanced its financial structure, refined strategic priorities, and built a stronger platform for future expansion in content, technology, and professional services.
Incoming CFO Brings Extensive Global Finance Expertise Gary E. Bischoping, Jr. arrives with a robust background spanning more than three decades in finance. Most recently, as a Partner at Hellman & Friedman, he led the firm's Finance Center of Excellence, collaborating with portfolio companies to improve financial operations and governance. His prior executive roles include CFO positions at Finastra and Varian Medical Systems, along with senior leadership tenure exceeding 17 years at Dell Technologies, where he served as divisional CFO and Treasurer.
"Mike has been a principled and trusted leader for Thomson Reuters, guiding the company through a period of meaningful transformation," said Mr. Hasker. "He strengthened our financial foundation, sharpened our strategic focus, and helped position the company for long term growth. I'm grateful he will continue to advise me and expand his leadership through the Thomson Reuters Foundation."
"Gary is a proven finance leader with deep experience across global organizations. He brings the right combination of financial rigor, strategic insight, and operational leadership to guide Thomson Reuters through its next chapter — including the opportunities ahead in the AI era," Mr. Hasker added.
This leadership change aligns with Thomson Reuters' ongoing evolution as a provider of trusted content and technology solutions for professionals in legal, tax, audit, accounting, compliance, government, and media sectors.
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