S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), the world’s leading index provider, has announced the appointment of Catherine Clay as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025.
S&P Dow Jones Indices Names Catherine Clay as New CEO
She succeeds Dan Draper, who will step down and remain as a Special Advisor for a period.
Clay will also take Draper’s seat on the S&P Dow Jones Indices Board and report directly to Martina Cheung, President and CEO of S&P Global.
Based in New York, she will become part of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
Clay joins from Cboe Global Markets, where she served as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Derivatives, overseeing global options and futures as well as the Data Vantage business across the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Her background spans derivatives markets, digital assets, data analytics and financial technology.
“We are excited to welcome Catherine to S&P Dow Jones Indices, where she will lead our index business, recognised globally as the leading provider of financial market benchmarks, data, and research,” said Cheung. “Her forward-thinking mindset, customer-centric approach and extensive leadership experience are vital for S&P DJI’s future.”
Clay said she was “honoured to take on the role of CEO” and looked forward to building on S&P DJI’s “strong legacy.”
During Draper’s tenure, S&P DJI expanded its global footprint and completed an acquisition to enhance its ability to provide benchmarks and data solutions for the wealth management industry.
“I have every confidence in the future of our company under the leadership of Catherine. Her fresh insights and unique strengths will propel S&P DJI to new heights,” said Draper.
