Terrence A. Duffy
Also at CME Group Inc
About
Terrence A. Duffy is a 66-year-old executive who has demonstrated long-term leadership at CME Group, beginning his journey as a member in 1981 before joining the board of directors in 1995.
Throughout his distinguished career at CME, he has held a series of progressively responsible roles—from serving as Vice Chairman to Executive Chairman and President, and ultimately assuming the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in November 2016.
In addition to his leadership at CME, his strategic vision has steered significant milestones, including the pioneering demutualization and public listing of the exchange, orchestrating key mergers and acquisitions, and spearheading the landmark Google Cloud partnership in 2021. His contributions also extend to public service, exemplified by his tenure on the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board from 2003 to 2013.
$CME Performance Under Terrence A. Duffy
Past Roles
External Roles
Fixed Compensation
Performance Compensation
Performance Shares – TSR
Performance Shares – Net Income Margin (NIM)
Annual Equity Awards Summary
- Composition: 50% performance shares (as detailed above) and 50% time-vested restricted stock.
- Restricted Stock Vesting: Vests ratably over a four-year period.
- Evaluation Period: Performance for both TSR and NIM components is evaluated over 2024-2026.
- Additional Conditions: Performance shares are subject to adjustments based on actual results; for TSR, if the company’s absolute TSR is negative the maximum payout is capped at the target level (100%).
Interviews

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy: Investors need to pay closer attention to the Fed's comments

'Whole host of other factors' outside of tariffs driving volatility, says CME Group's Terry Duffy

The CME's Terry Duffy on the Big Risks He's Seeing Now | Odd Lots

CME's Terry Duffy on market trends, innovation and opportunity

CME Group’s Terry Duffy Reflects on Career, CME Civic Leadership and Dreams for Exchange Group

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy reacts to Fed decision, A.I. and more

The way the market is discounting geopolitical risk is a tragic mistake, says CME CEO Terry Duffy

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy says companies need to be vigilant in managing risk

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy on record quarter
