BROOKFIELD, Wis.,– Fiserv, Inc. has been named among the 2017 FORTUNE Magazine “World’s Most Admired Companies.” This marks the fourth consecutive year Fiserv has been awarded the recognition and fifth time in the last six years. This year, Fiserv ranked at the top of its category for innovation. The company also rated highly for financial soundness, long-term investment value and quality of management.
Fiserv said the acknowledgements reflect its leadership as an innovator and expert in fintech, as well as the company's focus on creating value for clients, associates and shareholders.
“A large part of our mission is to enable our clients to deliver financial technology solutions and customer experiences that enhance differentiation and build their businesses,” said Jeffery Yabuki, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fiserv, in a statement. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of the Most Admired Companies in the world for the fourth year in a row. I am so proud of our 23,000 associates worldwide who bring their very best to Fiserv for the benefit of our clients every day.”
The annual FORTUNE Magazine “World's Most Admired Companies” list is a definitive benchmark of corporate reputation. Thousands of executives, directors and analysts are surveyed in order to compile the list. Survey respondents rate companies on nine criteria — innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products or services, and global competitiveness.