Cameron M. Bready

President and Chief Executive Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS

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

Andréa Carter

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

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David L. Green

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary

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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.

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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
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 Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$958,333	Partial year (effective June 1, 2023)	Compensation as President & COO and President & CEO
All Other Compensation	$185,696	Annual payout	Includes 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

Metric	Threshold	Target	Maximum	Actual Performance	Weight	Additional 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

Component	Units/Amount	Grant Dates	Grant Date Fair Value	Vesting Schedule	Additional Details
Performance Units (PSUs)	61,367 units	Feb 21, 2023 & Jun 1, 2023	Feb: 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 options	Feb 21, 2023 & Jun 1, 2023	Feb: $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 shares	Feb 21, 2023 & Jun 1, 2023	Feb: $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%)