Management ChangeJun 17, 2026, 08:41 AM
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy to Executive Chairman; Lynne Fitzpatrick Named CEO
AI Summary
CME Group Inc. announced a leadership transition where Terrence A. Duffy will step down as Chairman and CEO to become Executive Chairman, effective March 1, 2027. Lynne C. Fitzpatrick, current President and CFO, will succeed Mr. Duffy as CEO and join the Board of Directors. The company will also begin a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Fitzpatrick's new compensation package includes an annual base salary of $1.2 million, an annual bonus opportunity of 200% of her base salary, and an annual long-term incentive opportunity of 700% of her base salary.
Key Highlights
- Terrence A. Duffy will transition from Chairman and CEO to Executive Chairman.
- Lynne C. Fitzpatrick will succeed Mr. Duffy as Chief Executive Officer.
- The leadership transition is effective March 1, 2027, or upon 2026 10-K filing.
- Ms. Fitzpatrick will be appointed to the Board and its Executive Committee.
- CME Group will initiate a search for a successor Chief Financial Officer.
- Ms. Fitzpatrick's new annual base salary will be $1.2 million.
- Ms. Fitzpatrick's annual bonus opportunity will be 200% of her base salary.
- Ms. Fitzpatrick's annual long-term incentive opportunity will be 700% of her base salary.
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