“Creating the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer role is a pivotal step in our strategy, amplifying our AI capabilities to increase productivity and deliver new value to our customers at greater scale and speed. Firdaus has a proven track record of leading large-scale transformations and building AI-first, data-driven platforms at global financial technology and healthcare companies. His vision, leadership and experience will be invaluable as we advance our strategy and elevate our position as a technology-driven enterprise.” S&P Global President and CEO Martina Cheung
“I am incredibly excited to join S&P Global at such a transformative time. The company’s iconic brands, essential data, and critical role in the global markets are unmatched. I look forward to working with Martina and the entire team to build a world-class, unified technology engine that harnesses the full power of data and AI to unlock new sources of value for our customers and accelerate the company’s next chapter of growth.” Firdaus Bhathena
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has announced the appointment of Firdaus Bhathena as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Transformation Officer (CTTO), effective 27 April 2026.
In this role, Mr. Bhathena will lead a unified enterprise technology organization, accelerate the company’s adoption of emerging technologies, and drive its next phase of transformation. He will report directly to Martina Cheung, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global and join the company’s executive leadership team. He will be based out of S&P Global’s headquarters in New York.
Mr. Bhathena joins S&P Global from FIS Global, where he served as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer. At FIS, he was responsible for transforming the company’s technology infrastructure, software product development, and data and AI innovation, leading a global team of more than 24,000 colleagues.
“We are delighted to welcome Firdaus to S&P Global,” said S&P Global President and CEO Martina Cheung. “Creating the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer role is a pivotal step in our strategy, amplifying our AI capabilities to increase productivity and deliver new value to our customers at greater scale and speed. Firdaus has a proven track record of leading large-scale transformations and building AI-first, data-driven platforms at global financial technology and healthcare companies. His vision, leadership and experience will be invaluable as we advance our strategy and elevate our position as a technology-driven enterprise.”
“I am incredibly excited to join S&P Global at such a transformative time,” said Firdaus Bhathena. “The company’s iconic brands, essential data, and critical role in the global markets are unmatched. I look forward to working with Martina and the entire team to build a world-class, unified technology engine that harnesses the full power of data and AI to unlock new sources of value for our customers and accelerate the company’s next chapter of growth.”
