Observed Signal · Jul 6, 2026 · Executive Leadership Changes · Source: https://martechseries.com/feed/ · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
S&P Global Reorganizes Market Intelligence for AI-led Platforms
S&P Global announced a reorganization of its Market Intelligence business into two verticals — Kensho Data & Platforms and Enterprise Solutions — to accelerate AI-driven, agentic solutions and platform capabilities. Kensho Data & Platforms will be co-led by Sally Moore (expanding her Chief Client Officer role), with Bhavesh Dayalji named Head of Kensho Data & Intelligence and Whit McGraw named Head of Platforms. Darren Thomas will serve as Co-Head of Market Intelligence, Enterprise Solutions and join S&P Global’s Executive Leadership Team. The company said Market Intelligence’s Maritime & Trade will move to S&P Global Energy and its Credit Analytics risk capabilities will move to S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global also recast previously reported quarterly segment financials for 2025 and Q1 2026 to reflect the new reportable divisions. Chief Legal Officer Steve Kemps announced he will retire effective December 31, 2026.
Major data and market-intelligence provider reorganizes to prioritize AI/agentic solutions, appoints senior leaders and moves capabilities across divisions — significant for B2B data, analytics and platform users but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- S&P Global reorganized Market Intelligence into two verticals: Kensho Data & Platforms and Enterprise Solutions.
- Sally Moore’s role as Chief Client Officer is expanding to include Co-Head of Market Intelligence, Kensho Data & Platforms.
- Bhavesh Dayalji was appointed Head of Kensho Data & Intelligence; Whit McGraw was appointed Head of Platforms.
- Darren Thomas will be Co-Head of Market Intelligence, Enterprise Solutions and will join the S&P Global Executive Leadership Team.
- Steve Kemps, Chief Legal Officer, will retire on December 31, 2026; the company has initiated a search for his successor.
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