S&P Global announced that Saugata Saha, President of S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer, will leave the company to pursue another opportunity. Saha will remain with the company through July 30, 2026, to support the leadership transition process.
The announcement also includes organizational changes aimed at strengthening S&P Global’s data and technology integration strategy as the company continues expanding AI capabilities across its products and operations.
Saugata Saha has served as President of S&P Global Market Intelligence and Chief Enterprise Data Officer, helping oversee the company’s enterprise data strategy and market intelligence operations. According to S&P Global, Saha will continue supporting the organization through July 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
"Saugata is a respected leader and a valued member of our Executive Leadership Team. He leaves Market Intelligence and our Enterprise Data Organization in a position of strength, with clear momentum, and a solid foundation to build upon. I wish him continued success ahead," said Martina Cheung, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "We expect to move quickly, and thoughtfully, as we evaluate and refine the leadership and structure for Market Intelligence."
The company stated that it will review and refine the future leadership structure for its Market Intelligence division as part of the transition process.
As part of the restructuring, S&P Global confirmed that the Enterprise Data Organization (EDO) will move into the Chief Technology & Transformation Office, led by Firdaus Bhathena.
The company stated that aligning enterprise data and technology operations under a unified leadership structure is intended to strengthen AI innovation, operational efficiency, and product development initiatives.
"We are excited to unify the Company's data and technology capabilities under Firdaus," added Cheung. "This will accelerate the integration of AI across our products, enhance efficiency and productivity, and drive innovation and greater value for customers."
The organizational shift reflects the growing importance of AI integration and enterprise data management across financial intelligence, analytics, and technology-driven business operations.
S&P Global reiterated its financial guidance for 2026 alongside the leadership announcement, signaling confidence in the company’s operational outlook and strategic direction.
The company continues to focus on advancing AI-enabled products, enterprise intelligence, and technology modernization initiatives across its global operations. By consolidating data and technology functions, S&P Global aims to accelerate innovation while improving how customers access and leverage market intelligence and enterprise insights.
The leadership transition also comes at a time when enterprises across financial services and data analytics industries are increasingly prioritizing AI adoption, operational efficiency, and scalable data infrastructure to support evolving customer and market demands.
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