S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) appoints Hubert Joly to board, adds 11th director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

S&P Global Inc. is adding Hubert Joly to its Board of Directors, with his service as a Director effective January 2, 2026. The Board approved his appointment on December 10, 2025, following a recommendation from its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and increased the Board size from ten to eleven directors.

Mr. Joly will serve on the Board’s Compensation and Leadership Development Committee and Audit Committee. As a non-employee Director, he will receive the company’s standard director compensation package and may participate in its Director Deferred Stock Ownership Plan and Director Deferred Compensation Plan. The company states there are no arrangements, relationships, or related-party transactions that must be disclosed in connection with his appointment.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: December 10, 2025

S&P Global Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York			1-1023			13-1026995
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File No.)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

55 Water Street, New York, New York 10041

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 438-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of Exchange on which registered

Common stock (par value $1.00 per share)

SPGI

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02.   Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Election of Directors

(d) On December 10, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of S&P Global Inc. (the "Company"), on recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, appointed Hubert Joly to serve as a Director of the Company, effective January 2, 2026. Mr. Joly was appointed to serve on the Board’s Compensation and Leadership Development Committee and Audit Committee. As a Director, Mr. Joly will receive the standard compensation package for the Company’s non-employee Directors and will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s Director Deferred Stock Ownership Plan, included as Appendix B to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A ("Proxy Statement") that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 19, 2024, and the Company’s Director Deferred Compensation Plan, included as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 that was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2008. The Company’s Director compensation program and plans are described in the Company’s most recent Proxy Statement that was filed with the SEC on March 25, 2025. With the appointment of Mr. Joly, the Company's Board has acted to approve an increase in the size of the Board from ten to eleven directors.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Joly and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Joly was selected as a Director. There are no relationships or related transactions between Mr. Joly and the Company that are required to be reported.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the foregoing appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report:

(99)    Press Release of the Registrant, dated December 16, 2025.

(104)    Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

S&P Global Inc.

/s/

Taptesh (Tasha) K. Matharu

By:

Taptesh (Tasha) K. Matharu

Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Dated: December 16, 2025

FAQ

What did S&P Global (SPGI) announce in this current report?

S&P Global Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed Hubert Joly as a Director, effective January 2, 2026, and increased the Board size from ten to eleven members.

When does Hubert Joly’s service on S&P Global (SPGI)’s board become effective?

Hubert Joly’s service as a Director of S&P Global Inc. becomes effective on January 2, 2026, following the Board’s appointment on December 10, 2025.

Which board committees will Hubert Joly join at S&P Global (SPGI)?

Hubert Joly has been appointed to the Board’s Compensation and Leadership Development Committee and the Audit Committee of S&P Global Inc.

How does Hubert Joly’s appointment affect the size of S&P Global (SPGI)’s Board?

With Hubert Joly’s appointment, S&P Global Inc.’s Board of Directors approved an increase in its size from ten to eleven directors.

What compensation will Hubert Joly receive as a director of S&P Global (SPGI)?

As a non-employee Director, Hubert Joly will receive S&P Global Inc.’s standard director compensation package and will be eligible to participate in its Director Deferred Stock Ownership Plan and Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

Are there any related-party relationships between Hubert Joly and S&P Global (SPGI)?

The company states there is no arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which Hubert Joly was selected, and there are no relationships or related transactions with S&P Global Inc. that are required to be reported.

Did S&P Global (SPGI) issue a press release about Hubert Joly’s appointment?

Yes. S&P Global Inc. issued a press release announcing Hubert Joly’s appointment, which is attached as Exhibit 99 and dated December 16, 2025.