Zak Murad

As the Chief Information & Technology Officer at CRISIL, an S&P Global company, I am responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global technology strategy, driving innovative product development, and accelerating the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) and advanced data-driven solutions. I lead a dynamic team focused on transforming legacy systems, fortifying our cybersecurity posture, and optimizing our technology and data infrastructure to enable business agility and continuous growth. I am deeply committed to driving client-centric innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Cloud solutions to deliver tangible business outcomes. My leadership has been instrumental in reinventing risk management solutions, establishing next-generation benchmarking tools, and helping clients accelerate their own digital transformation journeys. A seasoned expert in large-scale technology transformations, I lead our Technology Lab, which fosters collaboration with fintechs and emerging tech firms, creating an innovation ecosystem that drives business impact. This initiative not only accelerates product innovation but also strengthens our position as a leader in the evolving landscape of AI, ML, and cloud technologies. I am proud to be part of the executive leadership team that has driven double-digit revenue growth over the past four years, a testament to our relentless focus on strategic technology investments and delivering value through cutting-edge solutions. With extensive experience in technology leadership roles at leading financial institutions such as S&P Global Ratings, BNY Mellon, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and Lehman Brothers, I have developed a comprehensive expertise in cloud technology, data platforms, infrastructure/application engineering, and enterprise-level systems management. My expertise spans compute, automation, service management, and application + Data + AI engineering, positioning me to lead technology initiatives that fuel business growth and transformation. As a forward-thinking technology leader, I’m driven by a passion for harnessing innovation to deliver client value while ensuring robust, scalable solutions that support long-term business objectives