On November 12, 2019, Todd Hyatt, the Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') of IHS Markit Ltd. announced that he plans to retire at the end of 2020, and will step down as CFO in early 2020. The Company will appoint Jonathan Gear, currently the Company's Executive Vice President and President of Resources, Transportation and Consolidated Markets, to be its CFO once Mr. Hyatt leaves the role. Mr. Hyatt plans to remain with the Company until his retirement to assist with an orderly transition and to lead special projects for the Company.

When Mr. Gear becomes CFO, he will step down as President of Resources, Transportation and Consolidated Markets. Mr. Gear, has, since July 2016, been Executive Vice President, President of Resources, Transportation and Consolidated Markets and Solutions (CMS) for the Company, including business lines supporting the automotive, technology, engineering, digital, energy, chemicals, maritime and aerospace industries. Mr. Gear was previously executive vice president of resources and transportation for IHS Inc. since April 2013.

Earlier, he served in multiple senior vice president positions and as president/chief operating officer of IHS CERA. Mr. Gear previously held leadership positions at Activant Solutions, smarterwork.com, and Booz Allen Hamilton.