STEPHANIE FERRIS

CEO & PRESIDENT, FIS GLOBAL, JACKSONVILLE

Ferris has led FIS since 2023, guiding one of the world's largest financial technology companies through a strategic transformation focused on simplifying operations, accelerating innovation and expanding AI-powered financial services. A graduate of Miami University, Ferris started her career as an accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. She joined FIS in 2019 through its acquisition of Worldpay, where she was CFO, and previously held senior leadership roles at Fifth Third Bancorp. Fortune has described her as “the most powerful woman in fintech,” reflecting her influence across the global industry. As the leader of one of Jacksonville's largest employers and a Fortune 500 company with deep roots in the city, Ferris plays a significant role in the region's economy, helping reinforce Jacksonville's standing as a major job for fintech and high-skilled corporate jobs.