Ed Thorne

Ed Thorne is Chief Operating Officer at Dun & Bradstreet. In this role, he is responsible for strengthening enterprise-wide execution and operational discipline, and translating strategy into action across the company. He focuses on aligning teams, processes, and resources to ensure the business operates effectively, scales efficiently, and delivers against its strategic priorities.

Since joining Dun & Bradstreet in 2009, Ed has held a range of senior leadership roles spanning operations, revenue, and regional leadership. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer, leading global go-to-market execution across North America and Europe. Previously, as General Manager of Europe, he oversaw operations in more than 20 countries and played a key role in the acquisition and integration of Bisnode AB. Prior to that, Ed served as European Sales Leader for Financial Services and Global Head of Compliance Solutions.

Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).