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    Stephen J. Squeri

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at American Express Co
    Board
    Since February 1, 2018
    Age
    65 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Manhattan College.
    Tenure
    Joined AXP in 1985 as a manager in the Travelers Cheque Group and advanced through key roles including President of various services groups, Chief Information Officer, Group President of Global Services and Global Corporate Services, and Vice Chairman before being named Chairman and CEO in February 2018.

    Also at American Express Co

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

    About

    Stephen J. Squeri has dedicated nearly four decades of his career to American Express, demonstrating a deep understanding of the company’s operations and culture. Beginning his journey in 1985 with the Travelers Cheque Group, he gradually earned opportunities to shape the company’s strategic direction through a series of senior roles and responsibilities.

    Throughout his tenure, his leadership has been instrumental in evolving American Express’s business model. Under his guidance as CEO, the organization launched innovative payment and financial management solutions, expanded its digital capabilities, and significantly grew its international presence, including becoming the first foreign payments network to obtain a clearing license in mainland China.

    Beyond his executive role, his influence extends into the community and industry. He actively serves on several boards and trusteeships, contributing to educational and philanthropic initiatives, and is involved with major business groups that underscore his commitment to strategic growth and corporate governance.

    $AXP Performance Under Stephen J. Squeri

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    American Express Company Vice Chairman N/ALed Global Commercial Services and shared services groups including Technology, Customer Service, Collections, Real Estate, and Procurement
    American Express Company Group President of Global Corporate Services N/AN/A
    American Express Company Group President of Global Services N/AN/A
    American Express Company Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer N/AN/A
    American Express Company President of the Establishment Services Group (U.S. & Canada) N/AN/A
    American Express Company President of the Corporate Card group N/AN/A
    American Express Company Manager in the Travelers Cheque Group N/AInitial role upon joining AXP in 1985

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Manhattan College Chairman of the Board of Trustees N/ACurrent academic board role
    Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School Member of the Board of Governors N/AAcademic institution governance
    Valerie Fund Trustee N/ANon-profit board role
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Member of the Board of Overseers N/AHealthcare institution board
    Business Roundtable Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee N/ACommittee leadership role
    Business Council & American Society of Corporate Executives Member N/AParticipation in executive leadership groups