Lloyd’s List Intelligence has named Waqas Samad as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Michael Dell, who has led the company since 2018.
Firstly, Samad brings more than 30 years of global experience in finance, data, and technology. He has held senior roles at London Stock Exchange Group, including CEO of FTSE Russell and a seat on LSEG’s Executive Committee. Earlier in his career, he served as CEO of Barclays Risk Analytics and Index Solutions.
Additionally, he joins Lloyd’s List Intelligence at a key moment as the company pushes forward with its growth strategy and innovation plans. The business recently completed its first acquisition in January 2025 and has posted record organic growth since becoming a standalone company after its carve-out from Informa.
“Michael has been a transformational CEO for the company,” said Gehan Talwatte, Chair of the Board. “We thank him for his contributions and are pleased he will remain as a Board advisor. We are delighted to welcome Waqas as we embark on the next chapter of growth.”
Samad said the maritime sector is undergoing rapid change, with growing demand for intelligence-led solutions. “Lloyd’s List Intelligence is uniquely positioned to lead this evolution,” he said. “We have ambitious plans to support customers across shipping, finance, commodities trading, insurance, legal, tech, and the public sector. I look forward to working with our clients, partners, and colleagues to drive innovation.”
