S&P Global Mobility announces new regional team appointments

S&P Global Mobility has appointed Peadar Walsh as general manager, Mobility – Australia and New Zealand, and Ian Bennett as a business development specialist. 

Both will play critical roles in driving strategic growth and enhancing S&P Global Mobility’s presence and service to customers in the region.

Walsh joins S&P Global Mobility from JATO Dynamics, where he served as the Global Head of Digital Marketplaces, responsible for setting and executing the launch strategy for JATO’s Digital Marketplaces Vertical. His career includes leadership positions at General Motors Holden, Volkswagen Financial Services, and as a dealer principal for Nissan. 

With a wealth of experience specific to the Australian and New Zealand markets, Walsh is well-equipped to lead the local team in the Mobility sector.

“We are thrilled to have Peadar on board,” said Audrey Tedford, global vice president, S&P Global Mobility. “His leadership and deep understanding of the automotive and mobility sectors will be a true asset to our business as we continue to serve clients and expand our footprint in Australia and New Zealand.”

Bennett has also joined the organization as a Business Development Specialist and brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including strategic consulting, sales, marketing and product, organisational change management, and operational enhancements. 

He previously worked with Carbar, where he was instrumental in transformative growth initiatives and strategic partnerships for the organisation.

Bennett also has held Senior positions with Stratton Finance, Carconnect, and earlier, sales roles for Porsche and BMW. His background in the industry will be instrumental in supporting our strategic objectives and delivering innovative solutions to our clients.

“We are very excited to welcome Ian to the team,” said Tedford. “His expertise and vision will complement Peadar’s leadership as we strive to enhance our offerings in the ANZ automotive sector.”

The appointments of Walsh and Bennett are part of S&P Global Mobility’s ongoing commitment to deliver insights and solutions to clients in Australia and New Zealand, as well as connecting with teams across world markets to ensure alignment for global customers.