Karl Florida has been named vice president of Global Strategy for Thomson Legal & Regulatory, the largest market group within The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and the foremost provider of integrated information solutions to legal, compliance and business markets. In this role, Florida will direct growth strategy projects to support businesses within Thomson Legal & Regulatory and work in the Internet search area to support The Thomson Corporation.

Florida brings more than 14 years of experience identifying and capitalizing upon strategic market opportunities. Most recently he served as senior director, Global Strategy, Thomson Legal & Regulatory, where he oversaw growth strategy projects in the areas of Internet search, legal current awareness and transactional law. Prior to joining Thomson Legal & Regulatory, Florida worked at Return Path, an e-mail marketing company, where he helped corporations such as eBay, IBM, and Microsoft use e-mail marketing effectively and responsibly. Before that, he was employed at Netscape Communications managing e-commerce applications. Florida also spent two years with General Atlantic Partners evaluating private equity investments in technology companies, and four years with Mercer Management Consulting advising corporations on strategy and operations.

“Karl’s experience with strategic growth and development will continue to be a great asset to Thomson Legal & Regulatory,” said Jack Dougan, vice president, Global Strategy, Thomson Legal & Regulatory. “We know that his leadership will strengthen Thomson Legal & Regulatory as a market-leading provider of information solutions.”

Florida holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree in business administration from Stanford University.

The Thomson Corporation is a leading global provider of integrated information-based solutions to business and professional customers.

Thomson provides value-added information, with software tools and applications that help its customers make better decisions, faster. We serve professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare.

The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

AT A GLANCE

• 2006 revenues from continuing operations: US $6.6 billion;
  8% over prior year
  
  
  • 80% of total revenues derived from electronic products, software and services
  • 82% of total revenues derived from subscription-based products and services
    
    
• 32,000 employees
  
  
• Headquarters in Stamford, CT USA, with operations in 37 countries

VISION

Be the leading global provider of integrated information-based solutions to business and professional customers.

MISSION

Deliver superior shareholder value by empowering our people to provide indispensable information, insight, productivity tools and services that help our customers succeed.

CORE VALUE

Commitment to our people is our core value.  We are dedicated to providing an environment that encourages:

• Continuous learning and development
• Advancement and compensation based on performance
• High standards of integrity and business ethics
• Diversity - Open, honest communications
  
  

OPERATING PRIORITIES

• Accelerate organic growth through customer-driven innovation. Delivering a superior customer experience is the goal of every business decision we make
• Optimize resources by investing in the best opportunities to create value for our stakeholders
• Leverage assets to support our growth initiatives and improve margins