Stephanie L. Ferris is the CEO of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) since December 2022. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Worldpay, where she played a...

Stephanie L. Ferris is the CEO of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) since December 2022. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Worldpay, where she played a key part in its merger with FIS. Ferris started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a public accountant and later held several positions at Fifth Third Bancorp, including CFO of its payments processing division. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Florida and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In 2023, she received a total compensation of approximately $1.19 million, which includes a base salary of $1 million and a significant bonus aligned with company performance. Besides her professional achievements, impressive early holds in FIS stock indicate her confidence in the company’s future, with insider trading values peaking at over $10 million from time to time. Under her leadership, FIS focuses on transformation strategies and enhancing shareholder value, having recently sold a majority stake in its Worldpay Merchant Solutions business for $18.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in the market.

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Stephanie L. Ferris

CEO of Fidelity National Information Services

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1976 - 49 years ago

CEO of Fidelity National Information Services for

2 years 5 months (Dec 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer of Worldpay, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Stephanie L. Ferris

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Cameron M. Bready

CEO of Global Payments

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$1.41M

Other

$185.70K

Total Holdings

$36.26M

Holdings

See how much did Stephanie L. Ferris make over time.

Stephanie L. Ferris has shown a strong commitment to Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) through her substantial stock holdings. Between 2019 and 2023, she witnessed significant fluctuations in her insider trading activity, with trading values at times surpassing $10 million...

Stephanie L. Ferris has shown a strong commitment to Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) through her substantial stock holdings. Between 2019 and 2023, she witnessed significant fluctuations in her insider trading activity, with trading values at times surpassing $10 million in a single month. For example, in February 2023, the value reached about $10.19 million. Over the years, her stock holdings indicate a robust trust in the company’s direction, particularly after the major transaction involving Worldpay, which reinforced FIS' market leading position. As of the latest figures, her holdings have stabilized around high-values and demonstrate her investment in the company's future growth.

Total Stock Sold

$19.03M

FIS

$19.03M

130,603 FIS shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Stephanie L. Ferris didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra FIS130,603 shares worth $17.69M.
This is -7.04% and $1.34M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Stephanie L. Ferris.

FIS

$149.43K

FIS at $66.71/share

Feb 21, 2023

Purchase

FIS

$992.39K

FIS at $150.75/share

Sep 1, 2020

Sale

FIS

$15.96K

FIS at $146.42/share

Aug 11, 2020

Sale

FIS

43,986 shares

FIS

Aug 6, 2020

Received

FIS

$914.31K

FIS at $138.91/share

Jun 1, 2020

Sale

FIS

$329.93K

FIS at $135.05/share

May 18, 2020

Sale

FIS

$3.00M

FIS at $144.35/share

Mar 2, 2020

Sale

FIS

$47.58K

FIS at $151.05/share

Feb 25, 2020

Sale

FIS

$8.19M

FIS at $154.73/share

Feb 18, 2020

Sale

FIS

$6.57K

FIS at $139.75/share

Dec 27, 2019

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Stephanie L. Ferris make over time.

In 2023, Stephanie L. Ferris received a total compensation package of approximately $1,194,347. This includes a base salary of $1 million and a targeted annual bonus of $2 million, which is tied to performance metrics like revenue and EBITDA. Despite missing performance targets for stock incentives, her package showcases a significant focus on pay-for-performance principles, aligned with shareholders’ interests. Her compensation plan emphasizes success, rewarding her based on how well FIS performs in a competitive market. The structure encourages executives to prioritize company performance while maintaining a competitive salary amid challenges in the financial technology landscape. The previous year, her compensation total was nearly $15.83 million, largely driven by discretionary bonuses related to her increased responsibilities during pivotal management transitions. Ferris has established her role as a key leader, emphasizing a vision of innovation and client-centric operations within FIS.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$3.09M

Salary

$1.00M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests, focusing on performance-based pay.

Bonus

$2.00M

Board Justification

Annual bonus target was 200% of base salary, with higher or lower amounts payable depending on performance relative to targeted results.

Other

$92.45K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions and personal corporate airplane use.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No performance stock units were earned for the 2023 tranche due to performance metrics not being met.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for the 2023 annual incentive program included revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, Future Forward cash savings, and Net Promoter Score.

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Gary A. Norcross

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