About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role:
Head of S&P Global Energy Conferences

The Impact:
S&P Global Energy Conferences convene global leaders in energy and related industries to advance innovative ideas, insights, and solutions addressing the future of energy, the environment, and climate. These flagship conferences serve as premier platforms for senior executives, government officials, thought leaders, technology innovators, and financial leaders to analyze and debate key trends shaping global energy markets, geopolitics, and technology.

The Team:
The Head of S&P Global Energy Conferences will serve as the general manager, leading the strategic direction, delivery, and growth of the Conferences portfolio (excluding CERAWeek). The role is responsible for driving business performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring the conferences remain at the forefront of industry thought leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the S&P Global Energy Conferences strategy with a focus on business and revenue growth.

• Lead the expansion of the conferences portfolio, including product development, pricing, and commercialization of content.

• Manage overall P&L, commercial structure, and strategic planning for the conferences business.

• Oversee the design, production, and operations of conferences, leveraging S&P Global’s scale and resources.

• Build and nurture strategic partnerships across industry, government, and key stakeholders to foster collaboration and innovation.

• Develop new platforms and engagement opportunities, including digital channels, to enhance year-round impact and reach.

• Integrate conference initiatives with broader divisional commercial growth strategies.

• Participate in content steering and strategic committees to ensure alignment with S&P Global’s vision and market leadership.

What We’re Looking For:

• Dynamic, engaging leader with a proven track record of driving profitable growth and innovation in conferences or related platforms.

• Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams and scaling business operations.

• Extensive experience managing and growing multimillion-dollar businesses.

• Strong understanding of global commodity and energy markets, with experience engaging thought leaders and industry stakeholders.

• Commercially driven, with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset for business model innovation.

• Established global network and ability to build relationships with C-suite executives, government officials, and industry leaders.

• Ability to collaborate across S&P Global and influence at the highest organizational levels.

• Significant commercial experience in global markets and strategic leadership roles.

• Expertise in setting and executing strategy, driving accountability, and translating vision into actionable growth plans.

Skills & Experience:

• Outstanding leadership with a global perspective, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and strategic execution.

• Substantial experience in leadership roles with demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

• Deep understanding of business stakeholders and external market dynamics.

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.

• Proven ability to drive business growth and profitability.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spgl