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CME GROUP INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 27, 2014)

Filed August 27, 2014For Securities:CME

Summary

CME Group Inc. (CME) announced a change in its Chief Financial Officer position. James E. Parisi, the current Senior Managing Director and CFO, has informed the company of his planned retirement. This transition marks the end of Mr. Parisi's tenure in the CFO role, and the company has appointed John W. Pietrowicz to succeed him. Mr. Pietrowicz brings a wealth of experience to the CFO position, having served in various leadership roles within CME Group since 2003, including Senior Managing Director of Business Development and Corporate Finance. His prior roles as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and in Corporate Finance and Treasury demonstrate a deep understanding of the company's financial operations. Investors can expect Mr. Pietrowicz to be compensated in line with other senior executives.

Key Highlights

  • 1CFO James E. Parisi is retiring from his position.
  • 2John W. Pietrowicz has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer.
  • 3Mr. Pietrowicz has been with CME Group since 2003 and has held several senior finance roles.
  • 4His prior roles include Senior Managing Director, Business Development and Corporate Finance.
  • 5Mr. Pietrowicz also served as Managing Director and Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6The new CFO's compensation will be commensurate with other Senior Managing Directors.
  • 7There are no reported family relationships or potential conflicts of interest involving Mr. Pietrowicz.

Frequently Asked Questions

John W. Pietrowicz will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding James E. Parisi.

John W. Pietrowicz joined CME Group in 2003 and has held progressively responsible positions, including Senior Managing Director of Business Development and Corporate Finance, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and Managing Director of Corporate Finance and Treasury.

The company expects Mr. Pietrowicz to participate in the compensation program on terms commensurate with other executive officers of the Company at the Senior Managing Director level, suggesting a compensation structure consistent with his new executive role.

The filing states there are no family relationships between Mr. Pietrowicz and any executive officer or director, and no current or proposed transactions where Mr. Pietrowicz or his immediate family would have an interest.