Kc Downs Email Address

Vice President Human Resources

ICE Data Services is a global leader in market data, analytics and connectivity solutions.

KC Downs is the primary HR Business Partner supporting the Technology, Financial Markets and Strategy including Canada for the Intercontinental Exchange. Her efforts are crucial in driving the culture within these teams of ICE. KC was hired in 2004 and was promoted that year to lead HR for the all Electronic Exchange; Archipelago, which was prior to the NYSE merger. She was responsible for ARCA supporting benefits, payroll, comp and the generalist function. During this time period the industry was going through a consolidation period and Archipelago merged with NYSE. KC was asked to be a mergers and acquisitions specialist for the Pacific Stock Exchange, Wombat and American Stock Exchange transactions. While leading these mergers and acquisitions, KC transitioned to a brand new role where HR directly supported the IT teams of the combined organization. Her role as the key U.S. HR Business partner has been invaluable with regards to IT compensation alignment, mentoring, and leading Global HR programs. Given her success she was also given the responsibility as the HR Business partner for additional offices including the Canadian Region. She also works closely with our Global HR teams to provide global support for the U.S. Business teams.KC has made a career out of supporting technology teams and organizations.