Lord Hill Joins ICE Board of Directors

By Bobby Samwell • Friday, September 19 10:23 • Permanent Link

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) has announced the election of the Rt. Hon. The Lord Hill of Oareford CBE (Lord Hill) to its board of directors, effective September 18, 2025. With this addition, the ICE board of directors has expanded from 10 to 11 members.

Lord Hill brings a wealth of experience to the board, having served on the board of directors of ICE Endex Markets and as a member of the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Select Committee since 2024. He was also the European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and the Capital Market from 2014 to 2016, with overall responsibility for financial regulation across the EU and representing the EU in international negotiations.

ICE, a Fortune 500 company, operates digital networks that provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes. Its portfolio includes futures, equity, and options exchanges, as well as clearing houses. Furthermore, ICE offers some of the world's largest markets to trade and clear energy and environmental products.

Lord Hill expressed his enthusiasm about joining the ICE board, acknowledging the company's growth over the past 25 years and its resilience as an entrepreneurial-focused organization.

ICE's founder, Chair, and CEO, Jeffrey C. Sprecher, welcomed Lord Hill to his expanded role at ICE, emphasizing the valuable perspective Lord Hill's background in the public and private sectors will bring to the markets ICE serves.

With a focus on transformation and automation, ICE aims to connect its customers to opportunities in various industries, including U.S. housing finance through ICE Mortgage Technology.

The company's trademarks and intellectual property rights, including Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, and NYSE, play a pivotal role in the services it provides across global markets.

Lord Hill's election to the ICE board marks an important addition to the company's governance, leveraging his extensive experience in financial regulation and geopolitical matters. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.65% to a price of $171.13. For the full picture, make sure to review Intercontinental Exchange's 8-K report.

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