Nicole Anasenes
Director at FIS
Board
About Nicole Anasenes
Independent director at FIS since October 11, 2024; age 51. Former CFO of Ansys (2021–2024), CFO/COO of Squarespace (2016–2020), and CFO of Infor, with prior leadership roles at IBM; MBA from Wharton and BS in Economics/International Business from NYU Stern . Chair of the Audit Committee; member of the Risk & Technology Committee and Executive Committee, and designated an Audit Committee Financial Expert by the Board .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansys, Inc. | Senior Vice President & CFO | 2021–2024 | Led finance at a global engineering software company |
| Squarespace, Inc. | CFO and COO | 2016–2020 | Scaled finance and operations during growth phase |
| Infor | CFO | 2013–2015 | Enterprise software finance leadership |
| IBM | Various leadership roles | Not disclosed | Technology and global operations experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | Director | 2024–present | Current public company directorship |
| Ansys, Inc. | Director | 2018–2020 | Former public company board |
| VMware, Inc. | Director | 2022–2023 | Former public company board |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board affirmed Anasenes is independent under NYSE and SEC rules; FIS has eight of nine director nominees independent and independent Board Chair structure .
- Committee leadership: Audit Committee Chair (12 meetings; 2024 attendance 100%); member of Risk & Technology (4 meetings; 2024 attendance 100%) and Executive Committee (0 meetings in 2024) .
- Board engagement: The Board met six times in 2024; each current director attended ≥93% of Board and committee meetings; independent directors meet regularly in executive session .
- Time-commitment policy: FIS restricts outside board/audit committee service and requires prior approval before joining additional for‑profit boards; current directors are in compliance .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board retainer (non‑employee directors) | $100,000 | Standard 2024 arrangement |
| Audit Committee Chair fee | $65,000 | Standard 2024 arrangement |
| Risk & Technology Committee member fee | $25,000 | Standard 2024 arrangement |
| Annual equity award (RSUs) | $215,000 | Standard 2024 arrangement; vests in one year; pro‑rated for new directors |
| 2024 actual fees (partial year) | $38,750 | Appointed Oct 11, 2024; cash fees earned |
| 2024 stock awards (partial year) | $143,318 | Pro‑rated RSUs granted; no other comp |
| 2024 total director compensation | $182,068 | Sum of fees and stock awards |
- RSU vesting and deferral: Annual RSUs vest after one year; directors may defer equity settlement and board fees; dividends on RSUs paid in cash upon vest .
- New director grant: Initial RSU award is pro‑rated for mid‑year appointments .
Performance Compensation
- FIS does not use performance‑based incentive pay for non‑employee directors; equity is time‑based RSUs with one‑year vesting .
- Director stock ownership guideline: Minimum 5x annual cash retainer; all serving directors met or are within the four‑year transition period (new directors) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Current: Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Director) .
- Former: Ansys, Inc.; VMware, Inc. .
- Related‑party transactions: None requiring disclosure since January 1, 2024; 8‑K appointment notes no related‑person interests under Item 404(a) .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Financial expertise: Former public company CFO; designated Audit Committee Financial Expert by FIS .
- Technology and transformation: Deep enterprise software, digital operations, and risk/technology oversight experience, aligned with FIS’s scaled fintech strategy .
- Governance acumen: Service across audit and risk oversight with 100% committee attendance in 2024 .
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shares owned (4/14/2025) | — | No common shares reported |
| Stock options | — | None reported |
| Unvested/Deferred RSUs (12/31/2024) | 1,658 | As of year‑end for directors serving in 2024 |
| % of shares outstanding | <1% | Each individual director <1% |
| Shares pledged as collateral | None | No pledging by current directors and officers |
| Ownership guideline status | In transition | New directors have four‑year transition to 5x retainer |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent Audit Chair with CFO background; AC members designated financial experts; 100% committee attendance; robust independence and executive‑session practices; no related‑party transactions; no Section 16 filing delinquencies .
- Alignment: Director ownership guidelines (5x retainer) and annual equity in RSUs support alignment; deferral programs add long‑term orientation .
- Watch‑items: New audit chair transition following 2024 board refresh—Board notes planned rotation and succession; continued monitoring of time commitments given external board service, subject to FIS’s pre‑approval policy .
- Shareholder confidence signals: Strong say‑on‑pay support (91.6%) and structured shareholder engagement program with independent chair participation; reinforces governance credibility though focused on executive pay .