Hardel named head of Reuters news agency

Alphonse Hardel has been named head of the news agency for Reuters, effective March 15.

Hardel currently serves as vice president of business development and strategy at Reuters, responsible for delivering strategic partnerships, acquisitions aligned with our strategic needs and developing growth opportunities. He also leads the data & analytics and program delivery functions.

Prior to this role, he led business development for the agency business, was interim head of sales for Agency and had a number of product roles in which he helped deliver a range of key products, including implementing the partnership strategy for Reuters Connect, conceiving and launching a new commercial model for digital video, and negotiating contracts with key customers and partners.

Sue Brooks, the current head of agency at Reuters, who announced her retirement in July 2023, will work with Hardel during the leadership transition through March. Brooks joined Reuters in late 2015 after 14 years at the Associated Press to lead Product and later the News Agency business.

At Reuters, Brooks conceived and then led the incredibly successful launch of Reuters Connect in 2017. She has helped deepen the relationship with Reuters biggest client, LSEG, and led the Product division through a period of significant growth and expansion.

“Alphonse’s deep knowledge of the Agency business and his expertise at serving Reuters customers means he is the right person to lead and grow the business this year and beyond,” said Reuters president Paul Bascobert in a statement.