Jeffrey C. Sprecher is the CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a major player in the financial trading world. He's been leading ICE since its early days, having started with the company when he bought its predecessor in 1997. Under his...

Jeffrey C. Sprecher is the CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a major player in the financial trading world. He's been leading ICE since its early days, having started with the company when he bought its predecessor in 1997. Under his guidance, ICE has made significant strides, including shifting its futures trading to a digital platform and expanding its product range. In 2023, Jeffrey earned about $4.6 million, with his bonus accounting for most of that, highlighting how closely his pay is tied to ICE’s performance. He’s also a substantial shareholder, owning 2.5 million shares, which shows his commitment to the company’s future. With a background in engineering and business, Jeffrey’s journey has been marked by strategic moves and a focus on innovation in finance. His leadership is reflected in the way ICE navigates the ever-changing landscape of financial exchanges, ensuring it stays relevant and competitive.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Intercontinental Exchange CEOs

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Jeffrey C. Sprecher

Founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange

Education

Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles; MBA from the University of California, Berkeley

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

April 23, 1960 - 64 years ago

CEO of Intercontinental Exchange for

24 years 11 months (May 2000 - Present)

Previous Experience

Founder and CEO of ICE

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Jeffrey C. Sprecher

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Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr.

CEO of Moody's

2021 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$900.00K

Bonus

$2.21M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$89.53M

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Christopher R. Concannon

CEO of MarketAxess

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.15M

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$475.00K

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$39.42M

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Adena T. Friedman

CEO of Nasdaq, Inc.

2022 Compensation

Stock

$9.60M

Salary

$1.25M

Bonus

$4.37M

Other

$437.75K

Total Holdings

$171.52M

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Terrence A. Duffy

CEO of CME Group

2022 Compensation

Stock

$11.86M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$7.77M

Other

$606.01K

Total Holdings

$14.18M

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Richard M. McVey

Founder and CEO of MarketAxess

2023 Compensation

Stock

$894.17K

Salary

$650.00K

Bonus

$1.19M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$122.60M

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Edward T. Tilly

CEO of Cboe Global Markets

2023 Compensation

Stock

$3.32M

Salary

$1.27M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$39.10M

Holdings

See how much did Jeffrey C. Sprecher make over time.

Jeffrey C. Sprecher currently holds about 2.5 million shares of Intercontinental Exchange, which is roughly 4.6% of the company. His holdings peaked during ICE’s initial public offering. This stake shows his deep belief in ICE's future, as it aligns his...

Jeffrey C. Sprecher currently holds about 2.5 million shares of Intercontinental Exchange, which is roughly 4.6% of the company. His holdings peaked during ICE’s initial public offering. This stake shows his deep belief in ICE's future, as it aligns his wealth with the company's performance. Over the years, there have been fluctuations in his stock holdings, reflecting various points in ICE's growth and strategic changes. The current worth of his holdings is an important sign of his commitment, especially in a company he helped build from the ground up.

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Total Stock Sold

$422.29M

ICE

$422.29M

7,451,404 ICE shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Jeffrey C. Sprecher didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ICE7,451,404 shares worth $629.12M.
This is 48.98% and $206.83M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ICE

379,700 shares

ICE

Recent Charitable Transactions

ICE

32,000 shares

ICE

Nov 13, 2024

Charity

ICE

17,700 shares

ICE

Dec 7, 2023

Charity

ICE

67,000 shares

ICE

Dec 8, 2022

Charity

ICE

67,500 shares

ICE

Nov 23, 2021

Charity

ICE

80,000 shares

ICE

Dec 28, 2020

Charity

ICE

55,500 shares

ICE

Nov 5, 2019

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Jeffrey C. Sprecher.

ICE

$46.82M

ICE at $170.76/share

Mar 5, 2025

Sale

ICE

42,792 shares

ICE

Feb 18, 2025

Received

ICE

26,702 shares

ICE

Feb 10, 2025

Received

ICE

47,317 shares

ICE

Feb 4, 2025

Received

ICE

$23.44M

ICE at $156.28/share

Nov 13, 2024

Sale

ICE

32,000 shares

ICE

Nov 13, 2024

Charity

ICE

$23.87M

ICE at $141.73/share

Jul 9, 2024

Sale

ICE

$23.15M

ICE at $137.50/share

Apr 3, 2024

Sale

ICE

$6.58M

ICE at $136.53/share

Feb 21, 2024

Sale

ICE

85,496 shares

ICE

Feb 12, 2024

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Jeffrey C. Sprecher make over time.

Jeffrey C. Sprecher's compensation varies significantly with ICE's performance. In 2023, he made over $4.6 million. This was a shift for him as there were no stock awards that year, marking a change in ICE’s pay structure. Previously, he often saw much higher incomes with lucrative bonuses, sometimes reaching 200% of his target amount. Starting with a base salary of $675,750 in 2005, Jeffrey's earnings have grown as the company expanded, with a significant part now based on performance metrics. His pay mainly comes from a combination of a fixed salary, annual bonuses, and other benefits, all reflecting his role in driving the company's success.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.68M

Salary

$1.25M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes a low fixed-cost structure with a focus on variable pay elements linked to performance metrics and long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$3.41M

Board Justification

Annual bonus paid based on performance metrics achieved in 2023, calculated at 109% of target.

Other

$19.80K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2023 as the focus is on stock grants and options that are not included in total calculations.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include financial measures such as revenue performance and adjusted net income.

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David S. Goone

Ex-CEO of Intercontinental Exchange

January 2001 - March 2022