Andrea Caruso
Strategic General Manager | Head of Product | SaaS, AI & FinTech Leader
- Role
- Managing Director, Head of Credit Analytics Risk Solutions at S&P Global
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrea Caruso
I am a P&L-focused General Manager and Senior Product Leader with a career-long record of transforming complex data into high-growth SaaS portfolios. My expertise lies at the intersection of business strategy, organizational design, and technological innovation, specifically within the B2B FinTech and Analytics sectors.Throughout my tenure at S&P Global, I have specialized in scaling businesses from inception to 8 and 9-figure revenue streams. I have a bias for action and a hands-on style. I excel at translating vision and customer needs into effective strategies and roadmaps, building business cases, “telling the story,” and embedding prioritization frameworks that optimize ROI.Core Areas of Impact- P&L Ownership & Business Growth: Proven track record of revitalizing flagship platforms and launching new \"start-up\" ventures within global enterprises to achieve double-digit growth- AI & Data Strategy: Expert in integrating Generative AI and Agentic solutions into commercial workflows, delivering next-generation tools like Credit Memo and SmartChoice to automate complex analytical tasks- Building High-Performing Teams: Experienced in architecting global, cross-functional organizations (US, Europe, Asia) and fostering a culture of operational excellence and rapid roadmap execution- SaaS & Enterprise Delivery: Extensive experience in building B2B2C subscription business and delivery via APIs, feeds, and cloud-based subscription portals to enhance user engagement and retention.I am passionate about bridging the gap between data, analytics, technology, and market-ready products that solve real-world problems for global financial institutions and corporations.
Experience
Managing Director, Head of Credit Analytics Risk Solutions
Jan 2015 — Present · Arlington, VA, US
Scaled Credit Analytics from a startup phase into an 8-figure SaaS B2B2C subscription business with consistent double-digit growth. Managed a 300-person global team across the Americas, Europe, and Asia- P&L & Efficiency: Improved EBITDA by 5% through post-merger integration, talent elevation, and market prioritization- Product Innovation: Launched the Credit Analytics platform, proprietary RiskGauge Reports, and Credit Memo—a Gen AI Agentic solution that reduced client credit memo preparation time by up to 50%- Market Expansion: Increased company coverage from 50M to 300M through strategic data partnerships with Powerlytics, Similarweb, and Credit Safe.
Education
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Laurea Degree (MS)
London Business School
MBA
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Executive Management
- Business Planning
- Team Leadership
- Ratings
- Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Product Management
- Strategy
- Structured Finance
- Capital Iq
- Strategic Partnerships
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Vendor Management
- Management
- Content Strategy
- Product Development
- Management Consulting
- Commercial Lending
- General Management
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Business Development
- Digital Strategy
- Credit Risk
- Information Ar
- Project Management
- Product Marketing
- Start-Ups
- Creative Direction
- Performance Motivation
- Information Services
- Mobile Telecommunications
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