Warren Breakstone

Leading the newly formed Data & Research business for S&P Global Market Intelligence. This $1.7 billion business with 4,000 employees comprises Capital IQ Solutions, Industry and Company Data, Issuer Solutions and our data feeds franchise and serves over 400k users across the buy side, sell side and corporate markets. The portfolio includes industry leading solutions such as Capital IQ, Visible Alpha, Compustat, ChartIQ, BigDough, Xpressfeed, and the S&P Global Marketplace, and many notable GenAI and analytical innovations. Added newly acquired private markets leader With Intelligence in January 2026.

Led the $1.1 billion S&P Capital IQ Solutions business, S&P Global Marketplace, and associated analytical and content platforms. Managed an integrated and innovative global business unit accounting for over 25% of divisional revenue, growing 2x market rate, with a team of 2,000 employees, supporting over 350k clients across the financial industry and corporations. This division includes data and workflow solutions from IHS Markit (acquired in March 2022). Added ChartIQ (2023) and Visible Alpha (2024) via acquisition to the Capital IQ Solutions portfolio, and divested Fincentric (2024).

Led the newly formed Data Management Solutions business for the $2.0 billion Market Intelligence Division. Responsible for the profitable growth and product/content innovation of the API, Cloud, S&P Global Marketplace and Xpressfeed platforms and associated content, "Alternative Data", and analytics. Added CUSIP Global Services and Trucost/ESG to portfolio in January 2019. Together these are some of the fastest growing business lines at S&P Global.

Managed and profitably grew the global Investment Management, Investment Banking and Private Equity Business Segments for S&P Global Market Intelligence division. Combined growth in excess of 8% with EBITA margins in excess of 32%. Added responsibility for the Enterprise Feed business in 2017.

Successfully led corporate transformation to redesign and improve global operating processes, integrate core infrastructure, drive cross-selling, and enhance the service experience. Managed 1,000 person global operations organization, along with leading cross-functional program team of 150 technology, finance, and operations staff. Separately, established new operations center in San Jose, Costa Rica to expand capacity to support western hemisphere customers and internal business units. Successfully orchestrated the migration of 20+ businesses across 5 continents onto common SAP platform, while consolidating associated global operations teams in newly built Costa Rica center.

Served as the senior operations, technology and group marketing executive for this fast growing $1.1 billion global tax & accounting software and services business. Part of leadership team that doubled revenue and globalized the business over four years. Simultaneously, served as General Manager for the $100 million international Tax & Accounting software and content businesses.

Promoted to build and lead a new cohesive organization to support customers, integrate cultures and enhance sales across 70 different countries. Directed a global team of 1,200 professionals and $100M budget in support of 250,000 clients worldwide, representing $2B in annual revenue. Coordinated a full range of client, product and technical services for Thomson Financial. Responsible for global marketing, client services, sales productivity, and related operations.

Led all customer, product and technical services in support of 250,000 clients in 80 countries for the $2.0 billion Thomson Financial.

Led 400 staff in all strategic planning, marketing, account management and client services for this $520M entity. Set and evaluated media strategy, product positioning and marketing plans for such leading offerings as “First Call,” “Baseline,” “I/B/E/S,” “Datastream” and “Vestek.”

GM for the web syndication business unit Responsible for Global Marketing and Business Development for I/B/E/S Retained and subsequently promoted by Thomson after the acquisition of Primark Corporation in 2000

Corporate and Brand Strategy (1996-1999) Wealth Management/Direct Banking (1994-1996) Management Development Program (1993-1994)