FIS celebrates topping off at global HQ
It was a big day for Fidelity Information Services (FIS) and an even bigger day for the city of Jacksonville, as leaders of the Fortune 200 company hoisted the final beam to highest point of the 12-story, global headquarters June 7. The state-of-the-art Platinum LEED Certified and WELL Building Standard® accredited building will be one of the most energy and environmentally friendly buildings in the city when completed.
The financial services company invited leaders from the business community to join them for the topping off ceremony. Present for the event were Enterprise Florida Inc. CEO Jamal Sowell and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and the top brass from FIS, as well as countless business associates who were on-hand to experience the big day.
Kicking off the ceremonies, FIS CEO Gary Norcross talked about the leadership of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, praising the administration for making the deal happen, it could not have come together without him, he said.
“We operate in more than 100 countries around the world to deliver leading edge financial technology innovations and it all starts right here in Jacksonville,” said Norcross. “So, there is no question that this new building will be busy and well used, and when those employees step into this building when it’s completed in June of 2022, it will feature 12-stories, 25,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art client engagement and innovation centers, a workout facility, an on-site dining hall, all with expansive views of the St. Johns River.”
This next chapter for the global employer, a leader in the fintech Industry, is to continue advancing the way the world pays, banks, and invests due to the work of over 63,000 employees working around the globe. For Jacksonville, having the presence of Fidelity’s global operations is a big step in the forward progress for the city, which was echoed by Mayor Curry.
“My administration and I were proud to work with Gary [Norcross] and his team on an agreement for this new headquarters, which is also bringing more jobs and an expanding company presence in our community,” he said. “Our city has a strong and growing reputation as a leader in Fintech, due in large part to the presence of FIS.”
“I’m confident that this is only the beginning. More and more companies will be relocating to Florida and Jacksonville, in particular, in the coming years due to our high quality-of-life, lower tax burden, affordable cost of living and we welcome them here with open arms. This new building will also bring new beauty and vibrancy to our downtown skyline bolstering community pride and helping make this a lively and active urban core,” said Curry.
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