Executives of the Year: Firdaus Bhathena

Firdaus Bhathena, appointed in March to the newly created role of chief technology and transformation officer at S&P Global, is spearheading the integration of technology, data, and AI. Recognizing that the current technological landscape represents a comprehensive transformation, Bhathena contrasts this with previous technological waves such as digital and e-commerce.

Prior to his current position, Bhathena served as the top technology executive at CVS Health but gained recognition as an inventor and serial entrepreneur. He founded successful enterprise software companies WebLine (sold to Cisco) and Relicore (sold to Symantec). At S&P Global, Bhathena emphasizes the importance of adopting a startup mentality, encouraging his team to approach challenges with determination rather than avoidance.

Describing himself as a builder, Bhathena finds solace in activities like constructing intricate Lego models, having completed a 7,500-piece Millennium Falcon and is currently working on a 10,000-piece Titanic replica. He finds satisfaction in transforming chaos into order, a challenge that resonates with his inner engineering passion.