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    Cameron M. Bready

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Global Payments Inc
    Board
    Since June 1, 2023
    Age
    52 years
    Education
    Earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
    Tenure
    Joined Global Payments Inc. in 2014 as Senior Executive Vice President and CFO, later serving as President and COO before being promoted to President and CEO in June 2023.

    Also at Global Payments Inc

    AC
    Andréa Carter
    Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
    DLG
    David L. Green
    Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
    JJW
    Joshua J. Whipple
    Senior Executive Vice President and CFO

    About

    Cameron M. Bready, currently 52 years old , has established himself as a prominent financial executive with a strong academic foundation, having earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. His early career laid the groundwork for a deep expertise in financial services and a reputation for strategic leadership.

    Having joined Global Payments Inc. in 2014 as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, he advanced rapidly through key roles. His leadership evolved through positions including President and Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2023, and finally, he assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2023. In these roles, he has been pivotal in guiding the company through significant strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and international expansions.

    Beyond his corporate responsibilities, his influence extends into various community and industry boards where he contributes to building strategic initiatives and fostering innovation. His involvement in board memberships and community organizations underscores a commitment to excellence and a dynamic presence in the financial and technology sectors.

    $GPN Performance Under Cameron M. Bready

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Global Payments Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer Sep 2019 – Jun 2023 Oversaw worldwide merchant solutions, operations, risk management, product and real estate functions
    Global Payments Inc. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mar 2017 – Sep 2019 Managed financial operations and strategy
    Global Payments Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jun 2014 – Mar 2017 Held similar CFO responsibilities
    ITC Holdings Corp. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Feb 2012 – Jun 2014 Served at a publicly traded independent electric transmission company
    ITC Holdings Corp. Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer Jan 2011 – Feb 2012 Preceded subsequent EVP/CFO role at ITC Holdings
    ITC Holdings Corp. Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer Apr 2009 – Jan 2011 Held CFO duties with additional treasury responsibilities

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    The Electronic Transaction Association President Since 2023
    Business Roundtable Member Since 2023
    Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Member Since 2021
    Pace Academy Vice Chairman (Board of Trustees) Since 2019
    Oglethorpe University Member (Board of Trustees) Since 2012
    Crawford & Company Director N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $958,333Partial year (effective June 1, 2023)Compensation as President & COO and President & CEO
    All Other Compensation $185,696Annual payoutIncludes 401(k) contributions $16,500, deferred comp $88,781, financial planning $21,721, and perquisites $58,694

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Short-Term Incentive Plan

    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual PerformanceWeightAdditional Details
    Adjusted Net Revenue $7,934M $8,624M $8,710M $8,620M 50%Part of a 50% weighting alongside Operating Margin
    Adjusted Operating Margin 44.3% 44.8% 45.0% 44.5% 50%Equal weighting with Adjusted Net Revenue
    • Total Payout: 84.5% resulting in a payout of $1,412,778.
    • Vesting Detail: 50% of the ST incentive is elected in equity via Restricted Stock Awards vesting one year from grant.

    Long-Term Equity Incentives

    ComponentUnits/AmountGrant DatesGrant Date Fair ValueVesting ScheduleAdditional Details
    Performance Units (PSUs) 61,367 unitsFeb 21, 2023 & Jun 1, 2023Feb: Derived from $3,735,346; Jun: $3,208,165 Vest over 3 years (2023-2025) with TSR modifier (±50%) Target allocation of $6,500,000; Payout range from 0% to 200% based on performance
    Stock Options 73,738 optionsFeb 21, 2023 & Jun 1, 2023Feb: $1,721,270; Jun: $1,528,790 Equal annual vesting over three years Exercise price set at grant date stock prices: Feb: $113.12, Jun: $98.84
    Restricted Stock 30,684 sharesFeb 21, 2023 & Jun 1, 2023Feb: $1,721,347; Jun: $1,528,758 Equal annual vesting over three years Time-based awards without performance conditions; part of LTI mix (approx. 25%)