About
Michael Easton was appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Clarivate effective August 8, 2026. He joined the company in June 2022 and, before the appointment, served as Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Accounting Officer, responsible for global controllership, financial reporting, treasury, and corporate FP&A.
Between October 2012 and May 2022 he held senior finance roles at IHS Inc. and IHS Markit, and he spent more than 14 years at Ernst & Young in assurance services. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Roles
Clarivate Plc
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer · Current role
2022–present
IHS Markit Ltd.
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer · Following the July 2016 merger of IHS Inc. and Markit Ltd.
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IHS Inc.
Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis
October 2012 - May 2022
Ernst & Young
Assurance services (positions of increasing responsibility) · More than 14 years.
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Ernst & Young
Assurance services · More than 14 years.
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2026Base Salary
$600,000
SourceJuly 2026 offer letter on appointment as EVP & CFO, effective Aug 8, 2026
Target Annual Incentive
100% of base salary
NotePro-rated for 2026 based on positions during the year
Target 2027 Long-Term Incentive
$2,000,000
Mix50% PSUs / 50% RSUs
Also at Clarivate Plc
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