Christopher A. Cartwright

President & CEO at TransUnion

Since May 2019

Age

59 years

Education

Earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's in public accountancy from The University of Texas at Austin.

Tenure

Joined TRU in August 2013 as Executive Vice President, U.S. Information Services and was promoted to President & CEO in May 2019.

Also at TransUnion

HJR

Heather J. Russell

EVP, Chief Legal Officer

SMC

Steven M. Chaouki

President, U.S. Markets

SWM

Susan W. Muigai

EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

About

Christopher A. Cartwright is a seasoned executive whose career spans multiple high-profile roles in the information services industry. He has led major transformations while serving in leadership positions at companies such as Wolters Kluwer, Decision Insight Information Group, Christie’s Inc., and Coopers and Lybrand, proving his strategic vision and operational acumen.

Throughout his career, he has consistently leveraged his deep industry knowledge to help organizations evolve and expand their capabilities. His professional journey reflects a commitment to innovation and excellence, with significant contributions to transforming business units and driving growth in competitive markets.

Beyond his executive roles, he actively contributes to the community through board memberships and trusteeships, reinforcing his dedication to both industry advancement and civic engagement. His efforts at TRU, marked by an impactful progression from a key operational role to the helm of the company, underscore a legacy of leadership and thoughtful management.

$TRU Performance Under Christopher A. Cartwright

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range [N/A]	Details
TransUnion	Executive Vice President, U.S. Information Services	N/A [N/A]	Instrumental in driving TransUnion's transformation into a global information and insights company; led the largest business unit offering consumer reports, risk scores, analytical services, and decision technology
Decision Insight Information Group	Chief Executive Officer	N/A [N/A]	Managed a portfolio of independent businesses providing real property information, software, and services to insurance, finance, legal, and real estate professionals
Wolters Kluwer	Various Executive Positions culminating as CEO of the Corporate and Financial Services Division and Shared Services, North America	N/A [N/A]	Held increasingly responsible roles over almost 14 years, culminating in the top position in North America
Christie’s Inc.	Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Operations	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]
Coopers and Lybrand	Strategy Consultant	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range [N/A]	Details [N/A]
P33 Chicago	Board of Directors	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]
Museum of Science and Industry	Board of Trustees	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Salary	$1,058,250	Annualized for 2023	Base salary for the year 2023.
Company Match & Retirement Contribution (401(k))	$13,200	Contributed per payroll	Matches 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis, subject to the IRS limit of $330,000.
Company Match & Retirement Contribution (Nonqualified)	$30,193	Contributed per payroll	Matches 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% for compensation above the IRS limit.

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Annual Incentive Plan Payout (Cash-Based)

Metric	Weighting	Achievement (%)	Payout Amount	Details
Defined Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA	45%	53.6%	$383,204	Performance threshold at 50%; payout based on FY2023 results.
Defined Consolidated Revenue	20%	79.2%	$251,450	Performance threshold at 50%; measured on FY2023 revenue figures.
Defined Adjusted Diluted EPS	20%	0%	$0	No payout since the target was not met.
Strategic Individual Objectives	10%	100%	$158,738	Fully achieved individual goals.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)	5%	130%	$103,179	Exceeded target; payout executed accordingly.

Total Payout: $896,571 (56.5% of the target incentive of $1,587,375 ).

Evaluation Period: FY2023; cash payout is made in March 2024.

2023 Performance Share Units (PSUs)

Detail	Value	Notes
Grant Date	Feb 28, 2023	Date when PSUs were granted.
Grant Date Fair Value	$5,564,601	Valuation at grant date.
Grant Date Stock Price	$65.43	Used for PSU valuation per FASB ASC Topic 718.
Performance Metrics	30% EBITDA, 20% Revenue, 50% TSR	TSR thresholds: 25th percentile (50% payout), 50th percentile (100% payout), 80th percentile (200% payout).
Target PSUs	68,775	Number of shares if target performance is met.
Maximum PSUs	137,500	Maximum vestable shares at highest performance.
Vesting Period	3 years (2023–2025)	Vesting contingent on achieving performance metrics and continued employment.

2023 Special PSU Award

Detail	Value	Notes
Grant Date	June 1, 2023	Special PSU Award grant date.
Grant Date Fair Value	$6,399,407	Valuation at grant date.
Grant Date Stock Price	$72.81	Stock price used for the award valuation.
Target Grant Value	$3,600,000	Target award value.
Performance Metric	Relative TSR	Compared against a peer group over the performance period.
Payout Thresholds	25th: 50%; 50th: 100%; 80th: 200%	Additional multipliers apply: 40% growth = 1.25x; 25% growth = 1.10x; up to 10% = 1.00x.
Vesting Period	May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2026	3-year performance period.
Vesting on Death/Disability	Immediate	All unvested awards vest immediately upon death or disability.