Alex Thompson is Global chair of Edelman’s corporate affairs and impact practices, based in New York. He has lived and worked in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and North America. Alex served as chief communications officer for Thomson Reuters, the world’s most trusted information software and news organization – leading brand purpose, internal and external communications, corporate and government & regulatory affairs, ESG strategy and social impact. He emphasized the critical importance of information integrity and crystallized TR’s purpose as the pursuit of justice, truth and transparency. Alex was previously, vice president of brand stewardship & impact for Recreational Equipment, Inc (REI) - the beloved outdoor retailer. Led brand purpose, internal and external communications, employee recognition, government affairs, philanthropy, operational and product sustainability, local marketing, content & SEO. United these groups to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors, for all. Alex started out with more than a decade learning multiple disciplines at Edelman in Europe, Asia Pacific and the U.S. - latterly as an EVP in New York running global accounts and co-leading a practice.