Goldman Sachs Executive Irfan Hussain to Lead LSEG’s Technology Transformation

Goldman Sachs Executive Irfan Hussain to Lead LSEG’s Technology Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Irfan Hussain, currently Chief Operating & Strategy Officer for Engineering at Goldman Sachs, is set to become the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) starting January 2024. Based in New York, Irfan will lead LSEG’s technology team, driving innovation in global financial markets. He will report to LSEG CEO David Schwimmer and join the Executive Committee. Hussain’s distinguished career at Goldman Sachs includes roles in various divisions across international locations. The move follows the retirement of Tony McCarthy, LSEG’s Group CIO.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Aug-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Irfan Hussain as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective January 2024. Irfan, currently Chief Operating & Strategy Officer for Engineering at Goldman Sachs, will be based in New York and will join LSEG’s Executive Committee, reporting to David Schwimmer, LSEG CEO.

In his new role, Irfan will lead LSEG’s technology team, spearheading innovation in global financial markets. With extensive experience, Irfan’s career includes various roles at Goldman Sachs, such as CIO for Consumer and Wealth Management, along with positions in Global Banking and Markets and Asset and Wealth Management divisions across New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.

Tony McCarthy, LSEG’s retiring Group CIO, has had a distinguished career within the organization. Having joined as CIO for the Post Trade business, he was later promoted to Group CIO in January 2020. He will retire in early 2024.

David Schwimmer, LSEG CEO, expressed confidence in Irfan’s leadership, emphasizing his status as a trusted technology expert within the industry. Schwimmer also acknowledged Tony McCarthy’s contributions to LSEG and conveyed the company’s best wishes for his retirement.

Irfan Hussain commented on his excitement to join LSEG and lead transformative initiatives within the global financial markets. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Tony and work closely with LSEG’s team and customers.

Tony McCarthy reflected on his tenure and role in LSEG’s transformation into a leading provider of data, analytics, and global financial markets infrastructure. He praised Irfan’s leadership skills and highlighted his potential to further elevate LSEG’s technological contributions.

About Irfan Hussain

Irfan Hussain comes to LSEG from Goldman Sachs, where he serves as Chief Operating & Strategy Officer for Engineering. He holds the position of co-chair for the Goldman Sachs Firmwide New Activity Committee and is a member of the Global Diversity and Inclusion and Firmwide Technology Risk Committees. Over his extensive career at Goldman Sachs, Irfan has held roles in various divisions across locations such as New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He holds a B.S in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin.

Irfan also contributes to the Horace Mann School, New York, as a Board of Trustees member, and he is a member of the University of Texas at Austin Computer Science Advisory Council.

About London Stock Exchange Group

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) stands as a key provider of financial markets infrastructure and a global purveyor of data, analytics, news, and index products. With a rich history of over 300 years, LSEG empowers economies and businesses by facilitating innovation, managing risk, and promoting job creation across 70 countries. Its 23,000-strong workforce plays a pivotal role in bolstering financial stability and driving sustainable growth on a global scale.

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SOURCE: LSEG