Douglas Taylor is a notable figure in the financial news and market data industry. With over 30 years of experience, he has gained recognition for his contributions to industry benchmarks and performance measurement. Taylor founded Burton-Taylor International Consulting LLC in 2006, where he redefined product segmentation for Reuters and helped triple revenue for Thomson Financial in Asia. He has also served as COO of EMIS, Manager of Partner Engagement at Microsoft, and SVP/Global Director of Product Management and Marketing for Reuters Limited. In 2019, he was inducted into the Inside Market Data Hall of Fame. In the same year, he founded douglasbtaylor International Consulting LLC. Taylor studied at the University of Oklahoma, where he received a BBA in finance and an MBA in management and marketing.