London Stock Exchange Group has appointed Irfan Hussain, previously with Goldman Sachs, as its new chief information officer. Hussain, a veteran with 28 years of experience at Goldman Sachs, has been serving as the chief operating and strategy officer for engineering.
In his new position, he will be based in New York and will join the executive committee, reporting directly to CEO David Schwimmer. His responsibilities will involve leading the technology team and driving innovative advancements in global financial markets.
Hussain succeeds Tony McCarthy, who has held the role of group CIO since January 2020 and is set to retire in early 2024. CEO Schwimmer expressed confidence in Hussain’s capabilities, stating, “Irfan is a world-class technology leader, recognized by our customers as a trusted expert to partner with as LSEG drives innovation in the global financial markets.”