Msci Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) recently announced significant changes in its senior leadership team, including the retirement of President and COO, C.D. Baer Pettit, effective March 1, 2026. Moreover, further changes in senior leadership were unveiled to drive growth in new client segments and products.
Alvise Munari, who has been with the company for 10 years and previously served as Chief Client Officer, has been appointed as the Head of Client Segments in addition to his current role as Chief Product Officer. His new role will focus on expanding the firm’s products for new use cases and client segments.
Jorge Mina, who has been with the firm for over 25 years, has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in addition to his current role as the Head of Analytics. As COO, Mina will oversee the company’s integrated operations across all products and functional areas.
Following Baer Pettit's retirement, MSCI Chairman and CEO, Henry Fernandez, will reassume the role of President in addition to his current responsibilities.
These changes in leadership aim to accelerate growth in new client segments, enhance product innovation, and expand operational scale and efficiency.
It's noteworthy that Baer Pettit, who has been with MSCI since 2000, has held various senior leadership roles, including heading client coverage, marketing, and index. During his tenure, he was appointed COO in 2015 and President in 2017, overseeing all products and operations.
As MSCI prepares for these leadership changes, the company continues to strengthen global markets by providing research-based data, analytics, and indexes, supported by advanced technology, to set standards for global investors and help clients understand risks and opportunities. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.33% to a price of $563.29. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.
