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    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 NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,058,250 Annualized for 2023Base salary for the year 2023.
    Company Match & Retirement Contribution (401(k))$13,200 Contributed per payrollMatches 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 payrollMatches 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)

    MetricWeightingAchievement (%)Payout AmountDetails
    Defined Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA45%53.6% $383,204 Performance threshold at 50%; payout based on FY2023 results.
    Defined Consolidated Revenue20%79.2% $251,450 Performance threshold at 50%; measured on FY2023 revenue figures.
    Defined Adjusted Diluted EPS20%0% $0 No payout since the target was not met.
    Strategic Individual Objectives10%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)

    DetailValueNotes
    Grant DateFeb 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 Metrics30% EBITDA, 20% Revenue, 50% TSR TSR thresholds: 25th percentile (50% payout), 50th percentile (100% payout), 80th percentile (200% payout).
    Target PSUs68,775 Number of shares if target performance is met.
    Maximum PSUs137,500 Maximum vestable shares at highest performance.
    Vesting Period3 years (2023–2025) Vesting contingent on achieving performance metrics and continued employment.

    2023 Special PSU Award

    DetailValueNotes
    Grant DateJune 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 MetricRelative TSR Compared against a peer group over the performance period.
    Payout Thresholds25th: 50%; 50th: 100%; 80th: 200% Additional multipliers apply: 40% growth = 1.25x; 25% growth = 1.10x; up to 10% = 1.00x.
    Vesting PeriodMay 1, 2023 – April 30, 2026 3-year performance period.
    Vesting on Death/DisabilityImmediate All unvested awards vest immediately upon death or disability.