# Jeffrey C. Sprecher

> Jeffrey C. Sprecher is the American founder, chair and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange. A chemical engineer who previously developed power plants, he acquired Continental Power Exchange in 1997 and founded ICE in 2000. He led its expansion through acquisitions including the International Petroleum Exchange, NYSE Euronext, Interactive Data, Ellie Mae and Black Knight.

- **Role:** Founder, Chair and CEO at Intercontinental Exchange
- **Organizations:** Intercontinental Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, Western Power Group, Trane, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
- **From:** Madison, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University
- **Known for:** Founded ICE in 2000 and led its 2005 public listing., Led ICE’s 2013 acquisition of NYSE Euronext., Expanded ICE beyond energy trading into financial data services and mortgage technology.

## Career timeline

- **1978** — Graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a chemical engineering degree; began his early career at Trane.
- **1983** — Joined Western Power Group, where his fourteen-year career included serving as president.
- **1997** — Acquired Continental Power Exchange, the predecessor to ICE.
- **2000** — Founded Intercontinental Exchange.
- **2001** — ICE acquired the International Petroleum Exchange.
- **2002** — Became chair of the ICE board in November.
- **2005** — ICE went public on the New York Stock Exchange.
- **2007** — ICE acquired the New York Board of Trade.
- **2013** — ICE completed the acquisition of NYSE Euronext on November 13.
- **2015** — ICE completed its acquisition of Interactive Data Corporation.
- **2020** — ICE completed its $11 billion acquisition of Ellie Mae.
- **2023** — ICE completed its Black Knight acquisition, subject to divestitures and regulatory conditions.
- **2025** — Inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame and received a Wisconsin Distinguished Alumni Award.

## Achievements

- Founded ICE in 2000 and led its 2005 public listing.
- Led ICE’s 2013 acquisition of NYSE Euronext.
- Expanded ICE beyond energy trading into financial data services and mortgage technology.
- FIA Hall of Fame inductee, 2025.
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — As ICE chair and CEO, commented on second-quarter results: net revenues of $2.7 billion, up 5% year over year.
- **2026-05** — ICE’s investor relations calendar records his presentation at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27.
- **2025-08** — Wisconsin Alumni Association published its profile of him as a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
- **2025-03** — Inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame at its Boca conference.

## Links

- Website: https://ir.theice.com/governance/board-of-directors-and-committee-composition/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=ebbc948f-8aa5-4994-bff5-9c004aaab4d0

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Last updated: 2026-10-21