Key Facts

  • CNBC’s annual Changemakers list highlights women leading and disrupting the business world from within the largest companies, startups and philanthropic organizations.
  • FIS CEO and President Stephanie Ferris is recognized as a role model who has transcended gender barriers and driven meaningful change in her industry, unlocking FIS technology to help bring the world’s money into harmony.

FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, has announced today that CEO and President Stephanie Ferris was recognized on the CNBC Changemakers list of Women Transforming Business. Each year, this prestigious list honors female leaders who are redefining industries, breaking barriers, and driving lasting change across a variety of business sectors.

“I am honored to be recognized by CNBC as one of the women driving significant transformation across their business or industry,” said Ferris. “This recognition is a testament not only to my personal journey but also to the incredible team at FIS that has supported our mission to bring harmony to the world’s money lifecycle. This client-centric mission is driving meaningful change to those who use and rely on financial services, and I am proud to be part of an industry that continually evolves to meet society’s needs. I extend my congratulations to all the other honorees.”

As the first female CEO in FIS history, Ferris has championed the company’s bold transformation strategy. She has redefined how FIS technology enables the seamless movement of money when it’s at rest, in motion and at work. Under her visionary leadership, FIS has delivered some of the most modern technology in the financial services industry, introduced AI-driven insights and embedded finance offerings into its solution stack, and rolled out next-generation payment capabilities that help businesses, banks, and developers unlock efficiencies and revenue opportunities.

CNBC’s annual Changemakers list highlights trailblazing women in the business world who are taking novel approaches to old business problems and identifying new business opportunities while creating a new wave of executives who are transcending gender barriers and serving as role models.

Those recognized in the CNBC Changemakers list will be honored at the CNBC Changemakers Summit on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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. To learn more, visit FISglobal.com. Follow FIS on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

Kim Snider, 904.438.6278 Senior Vice President FIS Global Marketing and Communications kim.snider@fisglobal.com

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