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    Jeffrey C. Sprecher

    Founder, Chair and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange

    Founder, Chair and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange

    Background

    Jeffrey C. Sprecher is the founder, chair and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

    He started ICE in 2000 as an online marketplace for energy trading in Atlanta. He chaired the New York Stock Exchange for eight years, through 2021.

    About Intercontinental Exchange

    Intercontinental Exchange: Intercontinental Exchange is a company that owns the New York Stock Exchange and operates global futures and securities markets.

    Key facts

    Current title
    Founder, Chair and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.source
    Started ICE
    Started Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in 2000 as an online marketplace for energy trading in Atlantasource
    NYSE chair
    Served as Chair of the NYSE for eight years, through 2021source
    Education
    Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1978source
    Education
    Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University in 1984source

    WYDE coverage of Jeffrey C. Sprecher

    WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Jeffrey C. Sprecher, on Oct 30, 2026. Jeffrey C. Sprecher is a named leader in 1 story. The most recent is NYSE Owner ICE Takes Stake in Trade.xyz to Bring Its 24/7 Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures to the U.S..

    Reported alongside Jeffrey C. Sprecher

    Sources

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