Kenneth Chenault
Ken Chenault | |
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Chenault in 2012 | |
| Born | Kenneth Irvine Chenault June 2, 1951 Mineola, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Bowdoin College (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Title | Former Chairman and CEO of American Express |
| Spouse | Kathryn Chenault |
| Children | 2 |
Kenneth Irvine Chenault (born June 2, 1951) is an American businessman who served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of American Express (AMEX) from 2001 to 2018. When he was named AMEX chair, he became the third Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Since 2018, he has served as chairman and managing director of General Catalyst, a venture capital firm.