S&P Global Names Thomas Kim Legal Chief Ahead of October Earnings
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The FINANCIAL - S&P Global appointed Thomas Kim as its next chief legal officer on October 9, setting an October 19 start date as the New York-listed financial information company prepares for a leadership handover and its third-quarter earnings release later this month. Kim will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Martina Cheung and oversee legal, government affairs, risk and compliance, according to the company's announcement. Current Chief Legal Officer Steve Kemps will remain a special adviser to Cheung through December 31, 2026, before retiring. Kim brings more than 30 years of legal experience. He joined Gartner as chief legal officer and corporate secretary in 2023, leading its global legal and compliance department, with responsibilities spanning internal audit, risk management, business continuity and board governance. Before Gartner, Kim was Thomson Reuters' chief legal officer and company secretary from August 2019 to April 2023. His earlier roles there included chief compliance officer, general counsel for emerging markets and chief counsel for Reuters News. He earned undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. S&P Global shares closed Friday, October 9, at $407.82, up 1.26%, according to MarketWatch's closing-price report. It was the stock's second consecutive session of gains. The increase came during a broader market advance...
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