Reuters has named Chris Wade as Vice President, Communications, bringing aboard a seasoned corporate affairs and media communications leader with experience spanning global advertising, journalism and publishing.Wade joins the international news and information organisation after serving as Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer at WPP, where he oversaw reputation management, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement for one of the world's largest marketing services groups. Prior to WPP, he spent several years at Guardian Media Group as Director of Communications, helping shape communications strategy for one of the UK's most prominent news organisations.Based in London, Wade will lead Reuters' global communications function and serve as a member of the executive committee. His remit will include external communications, corporate reputation, media relations and brand-building initiatives across both Reuters' editorial operations and commercial businesses.He will report to Amy Messano, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, while also working closely with Reuters President Paul Bascobert on strategic communications priorities.Announcing the appointment, Bascobert highlighted Wade's understanding of the Reuters brand and its commitment to independent journalism, noting that his experience across media and corporate communications made him a strong fit for the organisation's next phase of growth.Wade is expected to begin the role in July.The appointment comes at a time when global news organisations are placing greater emphasis on brand trust, audience engagement and strategic communications as they navigate rapid changes in the media landscape driven by digital transformation, artificial intelligence and evolving consumer news habits.Founded in 1851, Reuters is one of the world's largest international news agencies, providing real-time news, market data and information services to media organisations, businesses and financial institutions across more than 200 locations worldwide.