Farhan Husain

Farhan Husain is a global communications executive responsible for leading communications strategy for S&P Global Ratings, LGARC (Legal, Government Affairs, Risk & Compliance), and Audit. He serves as a member of the S&P Global Ratings Operating Committee and is President of S&P Global’s Wellbeing London Chapter People Resource Group.

With nearly two decades of experience advising senior executives and leading communications for global financial services organizations, Farhan is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving transformational change, and developing communications strategies that advance business growth, reputation, and stakeholder engagement.

Most recently, Farhan led communications for S&P Dow Jones Indices and played a key role in the successful spin-off and IPO of S&P Global Mobility. Previously, he served as Global Group Head of Communications for S&P Global Market Intelligence and the Enterprise Data Organization (EDO), where he established and scaled global communications teams supporting the company’s data, insights, and software businesses. He also led communications for the acquisition and integration of IHS Markit, one of the largest and most strategically significant transactions in S&P Global’s history.

Since joining S&P Global in 2016, Farhan has held a series of leadership roles of increasing responsibility across the organization. He initially led external communications across the United States, Canada, and Latin America before being promoted to Global Head of External Communications for S&P Global Market Intelligence. Earlier in his tenure, he helped launch S&P Global Ratings’ ESG Evaluation offering and played a leading role in establishing the communications strategy and global team supporting Sustainable1, S&P Global’s first ESG-focused commercial business.

Prior to S&P Global, Farhan held communications and marketing leadership positions at several leading financial institutions and market infrastructure organizations, including Ernst & Young (EY), the International Securities Exchange (ISE/Nasdaq), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Throughout his career, Farhan has partnered closely with C-suite and business leaders to navigate complex business transformations, transactions, regulatory matters, and reputation management challenges. His expertise spans corporate affairs, executive communications, media relations, internal communications, change management, M&A communications, thought leadership, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Farhan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University.