Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT) has announced the appointment of Maroun S. Mourad as the new president of its intellectual property (IP) segment, effective September 8, 2025. Maroun succeeds Gordon Samson, who is set to retire at the end of 2025 after a notable career in the IP industry, including five years as the Chief Operating Officer at CPA Global.
Mourad brings extensive experience to his new role, having previously served as president of the claims solutions division of Verisk Analytics Inc. His appointment is seen as a strategic move by Clarivate to drive long-term predictable growth in the IP business. Matti Shem Tov, the Chief Executive Officer of Clarivate, expressed confidence in Mourad's leadership skills and track record in growing global businesses.
In response to his appointment, Mourad expressed his honor in leading the talented IP team at Clarivate and highlighted his commitment to advancing the company's intellectual property solutions to help customers protect and maximize the value of their innovations and inventions.
Mourad's background as a data analytics and software executive, with a proven track record of growing businesses in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and emerging markets since 1998, positions him well to drive the IP segment forward. His previous role involved leading an integrated suite of products and services for the Verisk Analytics claims solutions division, with a focus on delivering value to clients across the insurance policy lifecycle worldwide.
The IP segment at Clarivate provides trusted IP data, software, and expertise to assist companies in driving innovation, enable law firms to achieve practice excellence, and help organizations worldwide manage and protect critical IP assets. The segment's portfolio includes solutions for every stage of the IP lifecycle, covering IP management software, patent services, patent intelligence, brand IP solutions, and litigation intelligence.
This strategic leadership change comes as Clarivate continues to position itself as a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, offering enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions, and expert services in the areas of academia & government, intellectual property, and life sciences & healthcare.
The appointment of Maroun S. Mourad signals a new chapter for Clarivate's IP segment, with expectations of continued growth and innovation under his leadership. Today the company's shares have moved -0.7% to a price of $4.23. For the full picture, make sure to review CLARIVATE PLC's 8-K report.
