London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG”) today announces that, further to its announcement of 12 December 2022 with respect to its 10-year strategic partnership with Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), Scott Guthrie has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board of LSEG with effect from 1 February 2023. Scott will also join the Nomination Committee. The information in this paragraph is provided in accordance with the notification requirement of LR.9.6.12R of the FCA’s Listing Rules.
Don Robert, Chair, LSEG, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Scott to the Board. Scott’s long-standing career at Microsoft, including running the Microsoft Cloud and AI Group business, and deep technology expertise will provide a distinct perspective to the Group as we continue to deliver on our ambition to become the leading global financial markets infrastructure and data business.”
Scott is currently Microsoft’s Executive Vice President, Cloud and AI Group, and has previously held a number of senior roles at Microsoft.
Scott Guthrie
Executive Career Summary
- 1997 - present Microsoft Corporation
- 2014 – present Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group
- 2011 – 2014 Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Azure
- 2008 – 2011 Corporate Vice President, Developer Division
- 1997 – 2008 General Manager, Developer Division
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London Stock Exchange Group plc
Lucie Holloway, Rhiannon Davies (Media) +44 (0)20 7797 1222
Peregrine Riviere, Chris Turner (Investors) ir@lseg.com
About LSEG
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, playing a vital social and economic role in the world’s financial system.
With our open approach, trusted expertise and global scale, we enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities. We are dedicated partners with extensive experience, deep knowledge and a worldwide presence in data and analytics; indices; capital formation; and trade execution, clearing and risk management across multiple asset classes.
LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.
