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Jeffrey Sprecher is a businessperson. Jeffrey Sprecher was born in Madison, Wisconsin, United States on February 23, 1955. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes James Madison Memorial High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison.
My Take
Jeffrey Sprecher is a reminder that the architecture of global finance can be rebuilt by an outsider. From Madison, Wisconsin, and a state university education, he founded Intercontinental Exchange and rose to chair the New York Stock Exchange itself, one of the most storied institutions in the world. What impresses me is the audacity of walking into the establishment's fortress and ending up on its throne. Entrepreneurs who change the rules of the game rather than merely playing it are the ones I find most compelling, and Sprecher reshaped how markets actually trade. That is a legacy of vision, not just ambition.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeffrey Sprecher
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・スプレカー
- Reading
- じぇふりー・すぷれかー
- Born
- February 23, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- businessperson
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- James Madison Memorial High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey%20Sprecher
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6175884
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeffrey Sprecher born?
Jeffrey Sprecher was born on February 23, 1955 and is 71 years old.
Where is Jeffrey Sprecher from?
Jeffrey Sprecher is from Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Jeffrey Sprecher do?
Jeffrey Sprecher works as businessperson.
Where did Jeffrey Sprecher study?
Jeffrey Sprecher attended University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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