Fiserv CEO Mike Lyons resigns; Takis Georgakopoulos named CEO and board member
Fiserv CEO Michael Lyons resigned on June 12, 2026, effective immediately, to become CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, and he will receive no severance. Takis Georgakopoulos, a Fiserv executive since 2024, was appointed CEO and a board member on June 14, 2026. The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, which matters because it indicates no change to the financial targets set on May 5, 2026.
Key points
- Lyons resigned as CEO and director on June 12, 2026, and will receive only accrued unpaid base salary.
- Georgakopoulos, 56, was previously Co-President, Head of Merchant and Technology, and was Chief Operating Officer from April 2025 to December 2025.
- His offer letter provides a $1.3 million base salary, a 200% target cash incentive and an annual equity opportunity of $18.6 million, plus a $6 million promotion equity award.
- Fiserv reaffirmed 2026 guidance of organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted earnings per share of $8.00 to $8.30.
The filing
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