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Stephen J. Squeri

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN EXPRESS
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

AM
Anna Marrs
Group President, Global Merchant and Network Services
DP
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

Interviews

American Express CEO Steve Squeri sits down with Jim Cramer thumbnail

American Express CEO Steve Squeri sits down with Jim Cramer

CNBC Television
10:21 min
Apr 30, 2024
American Express CEO on small business economic recovery, health of the American consumer thumbnail

American Express CEO on small business economic recovery, health of the American consumer

CNBC Television
4:19 min
Nov 27, 2024
American Express CEO Stephen Squeri on lessons of the pandemic, advice from Warren Buffett thumbnail

American Express CEO Stephen Squeri on lessons of the pandemic, advice from Warren Buffett

CNBC Television
5:04 min
Feb 2, 2024
American Express CEO: Revenue targets are not too aspirational thumbnail

American Express CEO: Revenue targets are not too aspirational

CNBC Television
4:43 min
Nov 27, 2024
Our credit numbers continue to be best in class, says American Express CEO thumbnail

Our credit numbers continue to be best in class, says American Express CEO

CNBC Television
2:52 min
Apr 30, 2024