Clarivate Announces Appointment of Stefano Maestri as Chief Technology Officer

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Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC) appointed Stefano Maestri as the new Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Randy Harvey, who plans to retire. Maestri brings over 20 years of experience, having previously served as CTO for IHS Markit's financial services division. His expertise in leading technological transformations aligns with Clarivate's focus on innovation. Executive Chairman and CEO Jerre Stead expressed confidence in Maestri's ability to enhance the company’s technological direction, emphasizing the importance of his experience in the financial services sector.

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• Stefano Maestri's extensive technology leadership experience could drive innovation and product development.
• His background in financial services may provide valuable insights and direction to Clarivate's technology strategy.

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• The retirement of Randy Harvey may create a temporary gap in leadership continuity.

LONDON, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced the appointment of Stefano Maestri as Chief Technology Officer based in London. Stefano brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience leading technology teams in global organizations within the financial services sector. Stefano replaces Randy Harvey who has announced plans to retire.

A deeply experienced technology professional, Stefano spent the past four years as CTO for the financial services division of IHS-Markit where he led a complex, multi-faceted organizational transformation to support a cloud-first product strategy. Prior to IHS Markit where he spent almost 12 years in total, he held technology and content leadership roles at Barclays Capital, NYSE and Credit Suisse.

Jerre Stead, Executive Chairman and CEO, Clarivate, said: "We are delighted to welcome Stefano Maestri as our new CTO. He brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished technology leader and his experience in the financial services sector will be invaluable. I look forward to seeing him build on the impressive milestones accomplished under Randy Harvey's leadership."

Stefano Maestri added: "I am proud and delighted to serve as the next Chief Technology Officer for Clarivate. This is an exciting time for Clarivate and for the science and intellectual property information markets. Our global technology team includes deeply experienced leaders who are already building the new products and platforms that we need to be successful in the long term. I look forward to working closely with them to deliver our ambitious vision."

About Clarivate   
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation. We offer subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise that cover the entire lifecycle of innovation – from foundational research and ideas to protection and commercialization. Today, we're setting a trail-blazing course to help customers turn bold ideas into life-changing inventions. Our portfolio consists of some of the world's most trusted information brands, including the Web of Science™, Cortellis™, Derwent™, CompuMark™, MarkMonitor™ and Techstreet™. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Technology Officer of Clarivate as of August 2020?

Stefano Maestri has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer of Clarivate.

What is the reason for Randy Harvey's departure from Clarivate?

Randy Harvey is retiring from his position as Chief Technology Officer.

What experience does Stefano Maestri bring to his role at Clarivate?

Stefano Maestri brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience, including his recent role as CTO for IHS Markit's financial services division.

How might Stefano Maestri's appointment impact Clarivate?

Maestri's extensive experience in technology and financial services may enhance innovation and product strategy at Clarivate.