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Kenneth Irvine Chenault (born June 2, 1951) is an American business executive. He was the CEO and Chairman of American Express from 2001 until 2018. He became the third African American CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Aug 9, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Kenneth I. Chenault, one of the first African Americans to lead a Fortune 500 company. Find out how he expanded American Express, faced the 2008 financial crisis, and joined General Catalyst and other boards.
May 28, 2024 · Kenneth Chenault (born June 2, 1951, Mineola, New York, U.S.) is an American businessman and one of the first African Americans to become the chief executive officer (CEO) of a Fortune 500 firm, the American Express Company; he served as its CEO from 2001 to 2018.
Learn how Kenneth Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express, transformed the company and became a leader in corporate social responsibility. Read his interview with Harvard Law School about his career path, vision and values.
Ken Chenault is a venture capitalist and former CEO of American Express. He is involved with several companies and nonprofits, including OneTen, Airbnb, Berkshire Hathaway, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Ken Chenault is the chairman and managing director of General Catalyst, a firm that invests in fast-growing companies with global and responsible innovation. He is also a renowned leader and activist who cofounded OneTen, a coalition to upskill and hire one million Black Americans.
The former American Express CEO and current General Catalyst chairman is recognized for his advocacy against systemic racism and voting rights. He has mobilized hundreds of companies and executives to oppose discriminatory legislation and invest in Black entrepreneurship and leadership.
