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On the first day of the American Express Leadership Academy, our Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Rutledge hosted a fireside chat with National Basketball Association (NBA) Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, and (USTA) United States Tennis Association Chief Executive of Professional Tennis Stacey Allaster C.C. to discuss what it means to lead with purpose. With the NBA Foundation as a new official partner of the Leadership Academy, Mark Tatum shared his advice for participants on how to drive change within their organizations. “You have to have a very clear purpose. In our case, it’s to inspire and connect people everywhere through basketball. When you understand what your purpose is, it puts things in a different framework that gives you permission to innovate.”

American Express is celebrating the 15th annual Small Business Saturday® on November 30, 2024. To commemorate the milestone year and its longstanding support of small businesses, American Express will host a special performance by singer-songwriter, Noah Kahan, at the historic Riviera Theater and a holiday pop-up market in the vibrant small business community of Charleston, South Carolina.      “American Express founded Small Business Saturday in 2010, coming out of the US financial crisis, to help drive consumer spending at small businesses when they needed it most. Since then, the day has sparked a movement and truly made an impact – with consumers reporting spending over $200 billion at small businesses,” said Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer, American Express. “We are celebrating in a big way this year, while continuing to meet the needs of small businesses around the country.”      Read more about the events in Charleston and how you can make a difference in your community by shopping small: https://lnkd.in/emzRrhYH

The American Express Leadership Academy returns to New York City this week, and we’re thrilled to announce the National Basketball Association (NBA) Foundation as a new official partner. Following two Academies in Sydney and London earlier this year, we’re excited to host our Americas cohort of 76 emerging non-profit leaders for a 4-day immersive program created in partnership with Common Purpose. Attendees will network, attend skills workshops, and hear from industry leaders at American Express, the NBA, the USTA Foundation, Delta Air Lines, Hilton, and Axios. Later in the week, the NBA Foundation will also announce three Leadership Academy alumni as recipients of the Community Changemaker Awards. Stay tuned for more insights and special moments coming out of the New York Academy and learn more here: https://go.amex/9CpVfH

On Veterans Day, I’m proud of how American Express supports the veterans community. American Express is a partner of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation which serves veterans as they transition back to civilian life. Our work has supported more than 500 veterans over the past year, and we look forward to positively impacting the lives of many others.   I recently participated in an event held by our #TeamAmex Veterans Colleague Network (VET) to write thank you notes to U.S. veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. I am honored to work at an organization that supports the well-being of veterans like myself. 

American Express launched the Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to support small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We’ve committed $5 million in funding for a grant program to help 1,000 impacted small businesses recover from the hurricanes’ devastating effects and build resilience against future disasters.   In addition, American Express will donate $1 for every purchase made on an eligible American Express Card at a qualifying U.S. small business on Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 30, 2024.**   “Small businesses are foundational to the communities impacted by these devastating storms,” said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. “American Express is committed to providing small businesses in the region with the resources they need to recover, rebuild, and thrive.” Learn more about how to get involved: https://go.amex/7QBpmp ** American Express is donating $1 for every purchase made by American Express Card Members using their eligible Card at a U.S. small business on the Shop Small Map on Small Business Saturday (November 30, 2024) to support small businesses impacted by recent hurricanes* *Donation to go to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (for info: https://lnkd.in/efehK8eg). American Express Debit Cards are not eligible.

It was great to speak with CNBC Make It about how new hires can set themselves up for success.   The early days of a new role can be exciting and challenging. A fresh start brings many opportunities to build new relationships, clarify expectations and understand how you can add value to both the team and the company overall.   At American Express, we are committed to delivering an exceptional colleague experience each and every day. Whether new to the company or growing within we provide colleagues with comprehensive resources and support needed during their first 90 days. This includes a tailored toolkit with checklists, tools and activities designed to jump start their journey and ensure a successful transition.   Read full article: https://lnkd.in/eeqEJrww

Wishing the thirty eight #TeamAmex colleagues awarded this year’s Customer Service Award a huge congratulations and a thank you for all you do! These colleagues embody American Express’ values and deliver exceptional service to our customers every day. Servicing stars came from around the globe to the Amex headquarters in New York City for the celebrations. Check out some photos from their trip and read more about their experience here: https://go.amex/dNz6LS

We’re proud to rank No. 5 on Great Place To Work US’s 2024 list of Best Workplaces for Women. This year’s placement marks our ninth year in a row on the list and third time earning a spot among the top five companies. The recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering a great colleague experience for all, each and every day.   “Our continued inclusion on the list of Best Workplaces for Women affirms our commitment to supporting our women colleagues and empowering them to thrive,” said Denise Pickett, President, Global Services Group and Global Executive Sponsor of the company’s Women’s Interest Network. “I'm so proud of how American Express provides a flexible culture centered on belonging and backs our colleagues by investing in their career growth, development, and holistic well-being."   Learn more here: https://go.amex/jqcHrM

Today we announced a new multi-year sponsorship with Formula 1 that expands our partnership with the world’s leading motorsport from the Americas region to the global stage as an Official Partner. Starting in 2025, our presence at F1 races increases to more than 20 globally, offering incredible access and epic on-site experiences for Card Members. We will also continue to be the Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY™, F1’s all-female racing series. “We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Formula 1, building on the strong momentum of the sponsorship in the Americas over the past year…with more than 300 million fans worldwide age 18-34, F1 continues to grow in popularity and as a passion area for Millennials and Gen Z - American Express’ fastest growing customer segment,” said Chief Marketing Officer, Elizabeth Rutledge.   Read more: https://go.amex/XsLpwn

Today, American Express reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results, delivering strong EPS of $3.49 and its 10th consecutive quarter of record revenue, growing 8% over the prior year to $16.6 billion.      Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Squeri said: “We had another strong quarter that reflects the earnings power of our business model and our continued investments for growth. Our continued momentum demonstrates the sustainability of our product refresh strategy and the growth it is driving in our portfolio. We have already completed 40 product refreshes globally since the beginning of the year, including the recent launch of our new U.S. Consumer Gold Card. The strong early results we’re seeing from our product refreshes reinforce my confidence that we’re investing in the right areas to enhance our value propositions and meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our customers.”     Read more about our third-quarter results in our full earnings release here: https://go.amex/16rHZK