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    Stephanie L. Ferris

    Chief Executive Officer and President at Fidelity National Information Services Inc
    Since December 16, 2022
    Age
    50 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Miami University.
    Tenure
    Joined FIS on 07-31-2019 and has advanced through key roles including Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer, President since 02-2022, and CEO since 12-16-2022.

    Also at Fidelity National Information Services Inc

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    Alexandra Brooks
    Chief Accounting Officer
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    Caroline Tsai
    Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer
    CAT
    Christopher A. Thompson
    Chief Accounting Officer

    About

    Stephanie L. Ferris is a seasoned executive with a robust background in the financial technology industry and a personal milestone of being 50 years old as of April 8, 2024. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Miami University, which laid the foundation for her distinguished career.

    She began her professional journey with significant roles in public accounting before moving into leadership positions at Worldpay and later joining FIS on 07-31-2019 when the company acquired Worldpay. Over the years, she has played a pivotal part in transforming FIS by holding multiple critical positions such as CFO, Corporate Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer, which culminated in her appointments as President in February 2022 and as CEO on 12-16-2022.

    With more than 20 years of expertise, her leadership has been instrumental in executing major strategic initiatives, including high-value transactions that have streamlined operations and bolstered FIS’s market position. Her career reflects a unique blend of financial acumen and strategic insight, making her a key driver in the ongoing evolution and growth of FIS.

    $FIS Performance Under Stephanie L. Ferris

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    FIS PresidentFebruary 2022 – December 2022
    FIS Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer2021 – 2022
    FIS Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer2019 – 2020
    FIS Chief Financial Officer2016 – 2019
    Worldpay Chief Financial Officer2016 – 2019
    FIS Deputy Chief Financial Officer2015 – 2016
    Worldpay Deputy Chief Financial Officer2015 – 2016
    FIS General Manager, Merchant Bank and Head of Relationship Management, Financial Institution Services2013 – 2015
    Worldpay General Manager, Merchant Bank and Head of Relationship Management, Financial Institution Services2013 – 2015
    FIS Head of Financial Planning and Analysis2010 – 2013
    Worldpay Head of Financial Planning and Analysis2010 – 2013
    Fifth Third Bancorp CFO of Payments ProcessingN/A
    PwC Public Accounting Professional1995 – 2001

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $1,000,000AnnualAnnual base salary for 2023
    401(k) Matching Contributions $9,900Annual401(k) match contributions for 2023
    Personal Corporate Airplane Use $80,240Based on usage in 2023Aggregate incremental cost based on average hourly variable costs
    Spousal Travel to Corporate Event $2,037Per eventCost for spousal travel to a corporate event in 2023

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Annual Cash Incentive

    MetricValue
    Performance MetricsRevenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Future Forward Cash Savings, Net Promoter Score
    Threshold Payout5% of the target amount
    Target Payout$2,000,000 (200% of base salary)
    Maximum Payout$4,000,000
    Actual Payout Achievement142.9% of the target amount
    VestingNot applicable – cash-based award

    Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

    MetricValue
    Performance MetricRelative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) vs. S&P 500 Index
    Performance Period2023-2025
    Threshold50% of target PSUs at 25th percentile
    Target Award68,171 PSUs at 55th percentile
    Maximum Award136,342 PSUs at 90th percentile
    Grant DateFebruary 28, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$70.49 per share
    Grant Date Stock Price$63.37 per share
    Vesting ScheduleCliff vest at end of performance period (2025)

    Premium-Priced Stock Options

    MetricValue
    Grant DateFebruary 28, 2023
    Grant Date Stock Price$63.37 per share
    Exercise Price 1 / Fair Value$72.88 / $14.49 (149,068 options)
    Exercise Price 2 / Fair Value$79.21 / $12.97 (166,538 options)
    Exercise Price 3 / Fair Value$82.38 / $12.29 (175,753 options)
    Vesting ScheduleRatably over 3 years
    Performance ConditionOptions have value only if the company’s stock price exceeds the respective exercise prices

    Supplemental Long-Term Incentive Award

    MetricValue
    Total Award Value$3,000,000
    Award ComponentsPSUs: $1,200,000; Premium-Priced Stock Options: $1,800,000
    Performance MetricsSame as for PSUs and Premium-Priced Stock Options (relative TSR and stock price thresholds)
    PSU VestingCliff vest at end of performance period (2025)
    Stock Options VestingRatably vest over 2024-2026
    Grant DateFebruary 28, 2023