In 1995 Chenault was named vice chairman, and two years later he was named president and chief operating officer.
Kenneth Chenault is the Chairman and CEO of American Express.
Kenneth Chenault
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Chairman and chief executive officer, American Express Company
Chairman and chief executive officer, American Express Company
a director of Strategic Planning in Travel Related Services.
Instead of luggage tags and clocks Chenault invested in bigger-ticket items such as electronics and home furnishings.
In one of Chenault's proudest accomplishments, he signed Tiger Woods to an AMEX contract. Both Chenault and Woods were leading figures who happened to be African Americans but whose winning appeal was truly universal.
American Express Company, 1995-1997, vice chairman; 1997-2000, president and COO; 2001-, chairman and CEO.
Chenault led AMEX's campaign to build links with banks, changing the company's traditional policy of only issuing cards directly to consumers.
Ken Chenault has two children. He is known for his notable career as a businessman and former CEO of American Express. He often emphasizes the importance of family in his life alongside his professional achievements.