At Thomson Reuters we’re dedicated to serving the world’s builders — our customers — by building the tools they rely on to lay the foundation for innovation, scientific discovery, efficient and transparent markets, and effective navigation of legal, regulatory and tax environments. Our 2011 Annual Report highlights the work of five builders. Here is one of those stories:

Peter Koehler leads the global legal team for Nike, Inc. from the footwear and sports apparel retailer’s world headquarters in Beaverton, OR. With operations in more than 160 countries around the globe, Nike has complex legal needs as it works to obtain, register and protect its large number of patents and trademarks, as well as manage contracts and litigation. Serengeti Tracker™ is one tool Koehler’s team uses to stay out ahead of the fast pace, high volume and complexity of connecting and coordinating its legal professionals and outside counsel firms around the world. And that means Nike has the strong global legal foundation that will continue to facilitate its growth.

To learn more about how we aim to meet Nike’s legal needs, read the full story and watch the video below:

Today we released the 2011 Thomson Reuters Annual Report, with the theme “The Future Belongs to Builders.” We define builders as leaders — professionals working to transform their institutions, their markets, and the world.

At Thomson Reuters we’re dedicated to serving the world’s builders — our customers — by building the tools they rely on to lay the foundation for innovation, scientific discovery, efficient and transparent markets, and effective navigation of legal, regulatory and tax environments.

This year’s annual report highlights the work of five builders. See and hear how Thomson Reuters is:

• Helping researchers at the Michael J. Fox Foundation work towards a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
• Reinforcing the strong global legal foundation that facilitates continuing growth for Nike, Inc.
• The source for regulatory intelligence that provides essential guidance to Lloyds Banking Group’s compliance and risk function.
• Making it easier for AGCO South America to navigate one of the world’s most complex tax environments.
• Part of investment firm Maxim Group’s toolkit for building informed advice in an industry where trust is everything.

Watch and listen to their stories, as well as interviews with our own builders, the Thomson Reuters Leadership team. Our annual report is digital, interactive and multimedia. We hope you find it valuable, and we welcome your comments and questions.