New York, United States, December 2025 — S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the addition of Hubert Joly to the Board, effective January 2, 2026.
Hubert Joly is the former Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Best Buy and currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. Earlier in his career, he was President and CEO of Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company. In addition to his academic role at Harvard, Joly is a member of the Board of Directors of Johnson & Johnson and was, until recently, on the board of Ralph Lauren Corporation. He also serves as a Trustee of the New York Public Library.
Joly has been widely recognized for his leadership impact and has been named among the top 100 CEOs in the world by Harvard Business Review. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Heart of Business.
“I’m delighted to welcome Hubert to our Board,” said Martina L. Cheung, President and Chief Executive Officer, S&P Global. “Hubert has built a stellar reputation as a gifted CEO and inspiring thought leader. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to lead and support our people and clients through rapid technological innovation and transformation.”
“We are very pleased to have Hubert join our Board,” said Ian P. Livingston, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, S&P Global. “Hubert joins at an exciting period at S&P Global, and his expertise in leadership and change will be a great asset to the Board.”
“I am honored to join the Board of S&P Global,” said Hubert Joly. “I am inspired by the role the company plays in providing essential intelligence to its customers and how it helps them unlock opportunities. I look forward to working with my fellow board members supporting Martina and her leadership team as they move the company forward.”
As part of his appointment, Hubert Joly will serve on S&P Global’s Audit Committee and the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee.
About S&P Global
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence that enables governments, businesses, and individuals to make decisions with conviction. The company delivers data, expertise, and connected technology to support investment decisions, sustainability initiatives, and energy transition strategies across global markets. S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions across capital, commodity, and automotive markets.
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