"Chuck has been a driving force in the development of the company from its inception," said Sprecher. "When ICE transitions to a public company, we'll face increased demands on our management team, so the time is right to create the position of President. Chuck's depth of experience and skill set, as well as his proven leadership, is ideal for this role."
Vice has served as COO of ICE since July 2001, and he will continue to oversee the company's operations, including market development activities. As President, Vice will also oversee the execution of ICE's technology strategies.
"I am enthusiastic about accepting this role at such a pivotal time in ICE's history," Vice said. "Our commitment to providing leading-edge technology and a superior energy marketplace is unwavering, and I look forward to further strengthening our ability to provide a seamless experience for our futures and OTC market participants."
Vice, a 20-year technology veteran, has more than 15 years of experience in applying information technology in the energy industry. He has been with ICE since its founding, having previously been a member of management of Continental Power Exchange, Inc. (CPEX), ICE's predecessor company. He joined CPEX at its inception in 1994 as Marketing Director.
Prior to joining CPEX, Vice was a Principal with Energy Management Associates for five years, providing consulting services to energy firms. From 1985 to 1988, he was a Systems Analyst with Electronic Data Systems.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.
