Mark J. Hawkins Joins FIS Board of Directors

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FIS (NYSE: FIS) has appointed Mark J. Hawkins to its Board of Directors. Hawkins, formerly President and CFO at Salesforce.com, brings extensive experience in finance, technology, and global operations. His prior roles include CFO at Autodesk and Logitech, and he has served in senior management positions at Dell and Hewlett-Packard. Chairman and CEO Gary Norcross expressed confidence in Hawkins' expertise, which is expected to enhance FIS's strategic direction. FIS, a leader in technology solutions for financial services, is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

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• Mark J. Hawkins brings extensive experience in finance and technology to the Board.
• Hawkins' background includes senior leadership roles at major technology firms, enhancing FIS's strategic capabilities.

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FIS^® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, today announced that Mark J. Hawkins has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Hawkins is currently the President and Chief Financial Officer Emeritus at Salesforce.com, a leading provider of enterprise cloud computing solutions, a position he has held since February 2021. He previously held the positions of President and Chief Financial Officer at Salesforce.com.

Prior to Salesforce.com, Mr. Hawkins served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Autodesk, Inc., a provider of three-dimensional design, engineering and entertainment software; Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance & IT, at Logitech International SA, a provider of personal computer and tablet accessories; and held various finance and management roles at global technology companies Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company.

“Mark is an industry leader who will bring broad and deep expertise to the Board,” said Gary Norcross, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FIS. “Throughout his career he has been heavily involved in finance, technology, global operations, and mergers and acquisitions. FIS is extremely fortunate to have such a talented individual joining our Board.”

Mr. Hawkins also serves on the Boards of Directors of SecureWorks Corp. (NASDAQ: SCWX), a provider of cyber security solutions; Toast, Inc., a cloud-based restaurant software company; and Plex Systems, Inc., a provider of cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions.

About FIS

FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets firms globally. Our employees are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests by applying our scale, deep expertise and data-driven insights. We help our clients use technology in innovative ways to solve business-critical challenges and deliver superior experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a Fortune 500® company and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.

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FAQ

Who is Mark J. Hawkins and what is his role at FIS?

Mark J. Hawkins is the newly appointed Board member of FIS, previously serving as President and CFO at Salesforce.com.

What experience does Mark J. Hawkins bring to FIS?

Hawkins has extensive experience in finance and technology, with prior roles at Autodesk, Logitech, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard.

What is the significance of Hawkins joining the FIS Board?

His expertise is expected to contribute positively to FIS's strategic direction and enhance its operational capabilities.

When was Mark J. Hawkins appointed to the FIS Board?

Mark J. Hawkins was announced as a member of the Board on June 9, 2021.