Wolters Kluwer appoints Lisa Nelson as CEO of Financial & Corporate Compliance

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Wolters Kluwer has appointed Lisa Nelson as the new CEO of its Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) division, effective March 31, 2025. Nelson brings over 25 years of experience in financial services data analytics and fintech, most recently serving as President, International at Equifax, where she led a $1.4 billion business across 24 countries.

Nelson's previous roles include executive leadership positions at FICO and FIS, with expertise in market strategy, product management, sales, regulatory compliance, and business operations. In her new role, she will oversee FCC's expert solutions and services, working with customers to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

The company reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion and serves customers in over 180 countries with approximately 21,400 employees worldwide.

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• Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record in fintech and data analytics
• New CEO brings leadership experience managing $1.4B international business
• Strong 2024 financial performance with €5.9B annual revenue

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PRESS RELEASE
Wolters Kluwer appoints Lisa Nelson as CEO of Financial & Corporate Compliance.

Experienced fintech executive has a track record of delivering transformation and innovation

Alphen aan den Rijn — March 10, 2025 — Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information solutions, software, and services for professionals, has named Lisa Nelson as Chief Executive Officer of its Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) division, effective March 31.

Nelson has more than 25 years’ experience in financial services data analytics and fintech businesses, most recently at Equifax, where she was President, International, leading a $1.4 billion business across 24 countries. Prior to Equifax, she held executive leadership and product management roles at FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) and at FIS (Fidelity Information Services). Her experience ranges from market strategy, product management and sales to regulatory compliance and business operations. Throughout her career, Nelson has driven transformation and growth by advancing cloud technology and product innovation.

“We are delighted to welcome Lisa Nelson to Wolters Kluwer as the new CEO of our Financial & Corporate Compliance division,” said Nancy McKinstry, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Executive Board for Wolters Kluwer. “Lisa is a seasoned executive with a track record of success. In her new role, she will drive growth in FCC’s expert solutions and services, working side by side with our customers to support their needs in maintaining compliance with ever-changing regulatory requirements.”

“I am excited to be joining the talented team at Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance and to further build on the division’s extraordinary record of achievement and innovation,” said Nelson. “I look forward to deepening our client and partner collaborations, leveraging the combined strengths of human expertise and leading technologies to help customers streamline their operations, automate workflows, manage risk, and optimize key processes, effectively enabling them to better meet their business and regulatory compliance needs.”

Reporting to Nelson will be Cathy Wolfe, Executive Vice President and General Manager of FCC Legal Services (CT Corporation), Atul Dubey, recently named Executive Vice President and General Manager of FCC Compliance Solutions, and Dean Sonderegger, recently appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting. FCC Compliance Solutions and Finance, Risk & Reporting serve the financial services industry.

Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance provides financial institutions, corporations, small businesses, and law firms with solutions to help meet regulatory and legal obligations, improve efficiency, and produce better business outcomes.

For more information about Wolters Kluwer, please visit www.wolterskluwer.com.

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About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions, and services for professionals in healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, corporate performance, and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Contacts:
Media
Stefan Kloet
Wolters Kluwer
Associate Director, Global Communications
+316 12 22 36 57
stefan.kloet@wolterskluwer.com

Investors/Analysts
Meg Geldens
Wolters Kluwer
Investor Relations
ir@wolterskluwer.com

David Feider
Wolters Kluwer
Financial & Corporate Compliance
Associate Director, External Communications
david.feider@wolterskluwer.com
+1 612-246-9454

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FAQ

What experience does Lisa Nelson bring to Wolters Kluwer's FCC division?

Lisa Nelson brings 25+ years of experience in financial services data analytics and fintech, including leading Equifax's $1.4B international business across 24 countries.

When will Lisa Nelson start as CEO of Wolters Kluwer's FCC division?

Lisa Nelson will assume the role of CEO of Wolters Kluwer's Financial & Corporate Compliance division on March 31, 2025.

What was Wolters Kluwer's (WTKWY) revenue in 2024?

Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €5.9 billion in 2024.

Who will report to Lisa Nelson in her new role at Wolters Kluwer?

Cathy Wolfe (EVP of FCC Legal Services), Atul Dubey (EVP of FCC Compliance Solutions), and Dean Sonderegger (SVP of Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting) will report to Nelson.