Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS, Financial) has announced a significant leadership transition effective November 13, 2024. Christopher A. Thompson, who played a pivotal role in guiding the company through the Worldpay separation, will transition from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer to an advisory role until his retirement on June 1, 2025. Thompson, who joined FIS through the Worldpay acquisition in 2019, has been a key figure in the company's financial leadership.
In his place, Alexandra Brooks has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Brooks brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her tenure as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. She has also held significant positions at Aptiv PLC, Champion Windows and Home Exteriors, General Electric Company, and General Motors Company. Brooks is a Certified Public Accountant and began her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Brooks' compensation package includes an annual base salary of $500,000, eligibility for performance-based cash incentives, and long-term incentive awards. She will also receive a one-time equity award of restricted stock units valued at $1,000,000, vesting over three years. Additionally, Brooks has been designated as an executive officer participant in FIS's Executive Severance Plan.
This leadership change marks a new chapter for FIS as it continues to navigate the evolving financial services landscape. The company expresses its gratitude to Thompson for his invaluable contributions and leadership over the years.
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