Luke Gildner

Luke Gildner

Managing Director, Analytical Manager

S&P Global

Luke Gildner is the Managing Director and Analytical Manager for the Charter Schools team at S&P Global Ratings. In this role, Luke leads a national team of 15 analysts engaged in credit analysis, thought leadership, and market outreach for charter schools, independent schools, and community colleges and districts. Luke’s additional areas of expertise include private and public colleges and universities, cultural institutions, stand-alone hospitals and health systems.
Luke joined S&P Global in August 2013 after completing his graduate degree. Prior to that, he worked as a Stockbroker for an online brokerage firm focusing on trade execution and client education.
Luke holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Clemson University.

Featured Sessions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2:45 pm

How vouchers, charter schools, and overall population growth are affecting the funding and operating of the K-12 education sector.