S&P Global appointed Thomas Kim as its new Chief Legal Officer, effective October 19, 2026. Kim will report to President and CEO Martina Cheung. He will oversee the company's legal, government affairs, risk, and compliance functions. Kim succeeds Steve Kemps. Kemps retires at year-end and will serve as a special advisor until December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition.
Kim brings over 30 years of legal experience. He most recently served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Gartner. Previously, he served as Chief Legal Officer at Thomson Reuters. At Thomson Reuters, he led the separation of the company's $6 billion financial and risk data division.