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S&P Global Names Thomas Kim As Chief Legal Officer

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S&P Global appointed Thomas Kim as Chief Legal Officer, effective October 19, 2026.

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S&P Global appointed Thomas Kim as Chief Legal Officer, effective October 19, 2026. Kim will report directly to President and CEO Martina Cheung. He will oversee S&P Global's Legal, Government Affairs, Risk and Compliance function. Kim brings more than 30 years of experience across public company legal departments and private practice. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Gartner. Kim also previously held the same roles at Thomson Reuters. His appointment follows the previously announced retirement of S&P Global Chief Legal Officer Steve Kemps. Kemps will remain with the company as a Special Advisor to Cheung through December 31, 2026. The transition period is intended to support continuity across S&P Global's legal, governance, compliance, government affairs, and risk functions. KEY QUOTES: "Thomas brings an exceptional track record and deep expertise across complex matters that shape the markets we operate in today and the adjacencies we continue to expand into. I look forward to welcoming his well-informed counsel and strategic perspective to our leadership team." Martina Cheung, President and CEO of S&P Global "Steve's insight, sound judgement and exceptional leadership have been instrumental in shaping S&P Global's legal, governance and compliance framework, leaving a lasting legacy that positions the company for continued success. We...

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Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Thomas KimChief Legal Officer
Takes effect
Oct 19, 2026

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  • Thomas KimChief Legal Officer · Named in the story

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  • directors
  • management

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Confidence
95%
Detected
Oct 11, 2026
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signal_subtype
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