FactSet Appoints Kate Stepp Chief AI Officer and Bob Stolte CTO to Accelerate AI Platform Modernization
FactSet promoted Kate Stepp to Chief AI Officer and appointed Bob Stolte as Chief Technology Officer, both effective March 2, 2026, to strengthen its global AI services and platform modernization efforts. Stepp will accelerate AI development across client products while Stolte will oversee infrastructure reliability, cybersecurity, and engineering scale.
1. Executive Appointments
FactSet announced on March 2, 2026, the appointment of Kate Stepp as Chief AI Officer and Bob Stolte as Chief Technology Officer, both reporting to CEO Sanoke Viswanathan. These leadership changes underscore the firm’s strategic emphasis on enhancing its AI capabilities and modernizing its technology platform.
2. Focus on AI Development
In her new role, Stepp will spearhead the development and deployment of advanced AI services across FactSet’s suite of products and client solutions. She will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning and generative AI tools tailored to buy-side, sell-side, wealth management, and corporate clients.
3. Platform Modernization and Infrastructure
As CTO, Stolte will lead FactSet’s global technology organization, overseeing platform modernization, system reliability, cybersecurity, and IT business continuity. His mandate includes driving large-scale engineering transformations to bolster operational resilience and support future growth initiatives.