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Christophe Y. Le Caillec

Chief Financial Officer at AMERICAN EXPRESS
Since August 2023
Age
59 years
Tenure
Joined American Express in 1997 and advanced through roles as Head of Corporate Planning (from February 2019), Deputy CFO (from December 2021), and became CFO in August 2023.

Also at AMERICAN EXPRESS

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Anna Marrs
Group President, Global Merchant and Network Services
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Denise Pickett
President, Enterprise Shared Services

About

Christophe Y. Le Caillec is the Chief Financial Officer at American Express, having taken on the role in August 2023. He oversees the company’s global financial operations and contributes to its strategic direction as part of the Executive Committee.

He began his journey with American Express in 1997 and progressed through various leadership roles. Notably, he served as Head of Corporate Planning starting in February 2019, and then as Deputy CFO from December 2021 before being promoted to his current position.

Throughout his tenure, his work has spanned multiple geographic locations including Paris, Sydney, Singapore, London, and New York, reflecting his broad international experience. Limited personal details such as educational background are available, concentrating the documentation on his professional trajectory.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
American Express Deputy CFO December 2021 - August 2023 Partnered with the Executive Committee to drive financial performance; led Corporate Planning, Risk, Technology, and Global Services Group Finance functions
American Express Head of Corporate Planning February 2019 - December 2021 Oversaw corporate planning activities
American Express Various Global Business Roles Since 1997 (multiple locations) Held leadership positions in Paris, Sydney, Singapore, London, and New York

External Roles

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Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2025
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary $950,000 Annual Fixed annual salary

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2025

Annual Incentive Award (AIA)

MetricDetails
Target Amount$3,250,000
Payout Range0% to 187.5% of target; Maximum: $6,093,750
Performance MetricsCompany performance and individual performance multiplier based on categories: Shareholder (Revenue Growth, EPS, ROE), Customer (Net Promoter Score, Retention, Merchant Locations), Colleague (Diversity, Talent Retention, Culture), Strategic (Leadership, commercial payments, global network, compliance, ESG)
Payment ScheduleAnnual cash incentive, paid based on fiscal year performance
Additional DetailsActual payout depends on achieving pre-established goals; no vesting schedule since it is a cash award

Performance Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs)

MetricDetails
Dollar Value$4,560,000
Performance MetricsRelative ROE and Total Shareholder Return (TSR) compared to a peer group
Vesting ScheduleThree-year cliff vesting; awards vest at end of period subject to performance
Threshold / Target / Maximum VestingVesting percentage: Threshold (25th percentile): 0-50%, Median (50th percentile): 80%, Target (75th percentile): 100%, Maximum (≥90th percentile): 120%
Additional ConditionsContinued employment and achievement of specified performance measures

Stock Options

MetricDetails
Dollar Value$1,140,000
Performance ConditionBased on positive cumulative net income over a three-year period
Vesting Schedule100% exercisable on the third anniversary of the grant date
TermTen-year term
Additional DetailsGrant date details (fair value, stock price, and number of options) for 2025 are not specifically provided; available data for 2024 indicates similar conditions