FIS Appoints Kourtney Gibson to the Board of Directors
November 04 2024 - 5:45AM
Business Wire
Accomplished business leader with deep
understanding of capital markets
Appointment reflects Board’s ongoing commitment
to refreshment
Global financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) today
announced the appointment of Kourtney Gibson to its Board of
Directors (the “Board”). Her appointment increases the size of the
Board from nine to ten directors, nine of whom, including Ms.
Gibson, are independent.
“We are pleased to welcome Kourtney to the FIS Board,” said
Jeffrey Goldstein, Independent Chairman of the Board. “She is an
accomplished business leader that brings a deep understanding of
both the fixed income and equity markets, as well as a track record
of delivering financial solutions to a broad base of institutional
investors. Her unique market insights, client-focused mindset and
extensive background in financial services will make her a valued
asset to our Board.”
Stephanie Ferris, Chief Executive Officer and President of FIS,
said: “Kourtney will provide valuable insights on the evolving
dynamics of the capital markets as FIS continues to innovate and
deliver world-class solutions to our clients. I’m excited to
collaborate closely with her as we execute our strategic plan to
create long-term value for FIS shareholders.”
Ms. Gibson’s appointment reflects the Board’s ongoing commitment
to maintaining an optimal mix of director skills to drive
shareholder value. She is the fourth independent director joining
the Board since 2022, following the appointments of Lee Adrean,
Mark Benjamin, and, earlier this month, Nicole Anasenes.
About Kourtney Gibson
Ms. Gibson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer,
Retirement Solutions at TIAA, a leading provider of secure
retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions. Prior to her
tenure at TIAA, Ms. Gibson contributed significantly to the growth
and expansion of Loop Capital, one of the largest privately-held
investment banking, brokerage and advisory firms headquartered in
the U.S., ultimately serving as its Executive Vice Chairman after
previously serving as President. Her career at Loop Capital, which
spanned more than two decades, is marked by strategic leadership
where she spearheaded initiatives to deepen client relations and to
deliver an array of comprehensive solutions globally across more
than 80 countries. She currently serves on the Board of MarketAxess
Holdings Inc. and previously served on the Board of Lululemon
Athletica Inc. Ms. Gibson earned a bachelor’s degree in business
administration from the University of Miami as well as an M.B.A.
from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern
University.
About FIS
FIS is a financial technology company providing solutions to
financial institutions, businesses, and developers. We unlock
financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle
underpinning the world’s financial system. Our people are dedicated
to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests, by helping
our clients to confidently run, grow, and protect their businesses.
Our expertise comes from decades of experience helping financial
institutions and businesses of all sizes adapt to meet the needs of
their customers by harnessing where reliability meets innovation in
financial technology. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS
is a member of the Fortune 500® and the Standard & Poor’s 500®
Index. FISglobal.com. Follow FIS on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
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