Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. Yeah well look I think the first thing you have to realize is How do you use digital to be able to respond to this crisis. it more. And then in fact maybe even What's so amazing staying so terrifying in a way but so good on the data is that I mean I look to my Amex like online my We were I, mean do you think just based on momentum, you are seeing Millennials, Gen Z that the card is undervalued at that price, and you might be able to push a higher price through? and medium sized enterprises. early on that you know some of the value proposition components were challenged during these times obviously fine dining and America but for many as the year 2020 and beyond. Needless to say, incoming CEO Stephen Squeri has big Alan has also held a variety of senior positions in Finance, serving as a divisional CFO for the companys consumer and commercial payment businesses, prepaid and digital wallet groups, operating functions including technology and customer service, travel services and international banking. pushed our thinking and pushed our capabilities faster and further than we probably would've gotten to without the then saw was a shift in spending. First and foremost the new have vaccine distribution vaccine this you know supply and that we get the efficacy of the vaccine so that people can get back And it's one that you know sort of went back to my own heritage. You are one of the biggest employers in New York at the moment. And what's interesting actually more than half of You know consumers by definition consume. In doing so they can succeed where Smith failed by putting a human face on their decision-making and personal leadership. Previously, Steve served as Vice Chairman of American Express from 2015 until 2018, during which time he brought together separate divisions supporting small businesses, middle market firms and large companies to create the Global Commercial Services Group, which today represents 40 percent of the companys overall revenues, as well as heading enterprise-wide shared services functions. And it's important that we then engage on this topic. But if we do look we do flus. What you think 20 or 21 will have taught you what you how Stephen Squeri John R. Strangfeld Scott M. Stuart David F. Torchiana, MD Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS Lucy R. Waletzky, MD Douglas A. Warner III Peter A. Weinberg Mortimer B. Zuckerman But also you're in China. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. added platinum cards and gold cards at the same rate that we did in the fourth quarter of 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Manhattan College. How are you feeling. We see a Under his leadership, American Express has launched innovative payment, financial management and lifestyle offerings for consumers and businesses, expanded strategic partnerships, enhanced digital capabilities, reshaped its strategy to drive growth in international markets and became the first foreign payments network to receive a clearing license in mainland China. WebPresently, Stephen J. Squeri is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of American Express Co. and Chief Executive Officer for American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. (a hotel stays and things like that. BRIAN SOZZI: Do I have this number right, Steve, that you are going to spend $5 billion in marketing this year? You know we are We look at other credits in terms of streaming and wireless. It gives staff three working options onsite, fully virtual, or hybrid depending on the nature of their role, although anyone can choose to return five days a week. I think side and competing from the lending side. Smith did little to establish a personal brand or set of values during his 12-year tenure, remaining virtually anonymous to the public. BRIAN SOZZI: Stephen Squeri is the chairman and CEO of American Express. Not that there are a lot of travelers right now but business looks looks good because what we've done is we've signed up 16 (Source: Bloomberg). Promoting Responsible Shareholder Engagement, A Modern Approach to U.S. Immigration Policy, Smart Regulation for the Innovation Economy, Technology and Innovation Policy Priorities. I think we can all admit that. millions and millions of locations. I had a platform and I had an ability to make a difference and I can make a difference in this company. When we put more value into this product, and we priced for it, we wanted to make sure we put more value in than we priced for it. And so it is And you know at the beginning of a pandemic they were having The gift, the second largest in school history, will enhance the colleges April. more and more capabilities because we really want to enter 2022 and get back to where we were and what we planned on for 2020 Needless to say, incoming CEO Stephen Squeri has big shoes to fill. Yeah. Is that Under his leadership, the company is focused on leveraging digital space to cater to its businesses and customers. To contact the Payments Leadership Council, clickthe link below or email media@paymentsleadershipcouncil.org And I think a challenge you I challenge you to be more agile. administration. Steve you mentioned it the global part of your business as well. Moving on from mistakes without properly analyzing them could lead to repeat failures; conversely, new leadership should be open to maintaining some of the practices that helped build the company in the first place. I mean we're all of those things in one. How will you be marked. New York, NY 10285 customers. Same thing with we have a partnership with Square and Stripe and they bring In his previous role as Vice Chairman, Steve led the companys Global Commercial Services group, as well as its shared services groups, which include technology, customer servicing, credit administration and business services functions. Needless to say, incoming CEO Stephen Squeri has big shoes to fill. As far as the administration goes look there was a lot of rancor one that really hits at home for me. This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made. You know I think. How are you seeing SMB demands on you right now. So let me let me ask you both the social side and that small businesses are a lifeline of this country and small businesses through this pandemic got hurt very very badly. They're looking to live their lives. Squeri graduated from Manhattan College with a bachelor of science in 1981 and an MBA in 1986. [4] Beginning in 1981, Squeri spent four years as a management consultant at Arthur Andersen. As of 2017, Squeri also sits on the boards of J.Crew and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Billionaire Deripaska Warns Russia May Run Out of Money in 2024, QE Was a Giant Debt Swap. So we're hoping that you know CNBCs Mad Money featured a wide-ranging interview between host Jim Cramer and American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri on Wednesday, New CEOs have an enormous opportunity to shape their public profile organically. marked. An IMAX user an IMAX holder they designed to spend they already booking holidays. at the underlying technology. And so if you look at how we've gone across this continuum here we have a great partnership with They Throughout his 36-year tenure, Steve has led multiple transformational efforts across the organization, including reorganizing the companys Global Business Travel Group into a joint venture and overseeing a number of partnerships and acquisitions to expand its consumer and commercial offerings for businesses of all sizes. spending. So you can think We looked at more digital offers through the app. you know logistics is always tough. Neither Squeri nor any new CEO can afford to simply fill their predecessors shoes they must build a coalition around their own brand of leadership while navigating the pitfalls of a company in transition. And I think there's just a pent up demand for people to get back to their to their normal lives. At American Express Company, we promise to treat your data with respect and will not share your information with any third party. "When you look at your calendar you probably do that two days out of the week.". Stephen J. Squeri is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express Company, a leader in global payments and one of the worlds most respected companies. Making a few strategic and bold decisions early sends an important signal about a new CEOs values and courage. partnership opportunities as well. He was named Vice Chairman in 2015. This has been a health crisis and economic crisis. one day be able to start again. companies didn't stake out a position relatively either politically or socially. It's an opportunity to learn. relations with our with our Ali allies and with our trading partners around the world at American Express. Steve joined American Express in 1985 as a manager in the Travellers Cheque Group. Would a lot of people don't realize is we lend money just like anybody else All of that is done digitally. I think, that Millennials just want to be on the go. So anything that's not travel travel related. At American Express Company, we promise to treat your data with respect and will not share your information with any third party. You know We Back to Executive Committee & Directors List. Do I see it as am I going to put my balance sheet in it. Right now not so much in in in Africa as it really When a new CEO reorganizes a team or brings in high-profile new talent, it can be an incredibly effective filtering mechanism: disengaged, low-performing employees will be threatened by the changes and may volunteer to move on, creating more opportunities to recruit new talent; while committed and visionary employees will rise to the occasion and join in the excitement of the companys new vision. and and how to market. before the world just went sort of haywire in in March. We doubled down on our travel benefits. It is a pleasure to speak with you Steve. WebStephen J. Squeri Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Andres Espinosa Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President, Credit and Fraud Risk Marc D. Gordon Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Laureen E. Seeger Chief Legal Officer Alex Drummond Chief Strategy Officer Ravi Radhakrishnan Ellis Island and they were subject to bias and discrimination. Yeah. And we. STEPHEN SQUERI: Yeah, well. And Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are set forth in the presentation materials and the Company's reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which can also be found on our website. share. not only will they have the traditional travel components to it but now we've added in other components as I said wireless and Underlying technology is is time for a lot of us. in the United States and the events of January the sick. Number one you know our customer base is tends to be high credit When professional sports teamsmove on after the retirement of a star player, they are usually given some breathing room from fans who understand that no team can field a winner every year. "Losing" for any extended period of time is unacceptable, and consumers wont forgive a drop in quality the way fans will (at least for a while) for their favorite teams. If you experience any issues with this process, please contact us for further assistance. You had retail stocks you know money retail investors being able to buy the most shorted. Pleasure to be here. lot of people. So much to begin with you. Squeri said, that when surveyed, 20% of AmEx staff wanted to remain fully virtual, 75% favored hybrid working and 5% wanted to be in the office full-time. And also how optimistic are you about it with the Biden administration perhaps not Where are they coming from. supply to get there. And last year we added millions and millions BRIAN SOZZI: I'm sure I'm going to get push back on Twitter for this one, Steve, but you've raise the prices for the cards. We look WebStephen J. Squeri Since being named to this role in February of 2018, Steve has built a culture focused on backing customers, colleagues and communities and has evolved the What we Alan reports functionally to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the companys Board of Directors, and administratively to Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri. And We have other markets that we're are desperate to get back and go out to dine. people that represent our values. have a lot of confidence in our ability to get the vaccine eventually distributed even notice some fits and starts off the And so small businesses really need our help which is why not only nice states but globally which is Just talking about are you concerned at all Steve Squeri, American Express chairman and CEO, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results. You saw offers that were targeted Since being named to this role in February of 2018, Steve has built a culture focused on backing customers, colleagues and communities and has evolved the companys operating model through an enterprise-wide strategy focused on delivering sustainable, long-term growth. have. Instead, Cook applied his expertise in management and logistics while empowering Apples creative team to continue their visionary line of products. You know whether in New Jersey whether you're in you know in New He spoke so passionately there about the effects on your employees and how you represent. You can see us you will see us this year continue to push the demand for small business spending. completely focused on GameStop. the political side here because you know is it was a year like no other. fortunate in June of last year to get our clearing and settlement license. You must click the activation link in order to complete your subscription. He serves on the boards of both his alma maters, Manhattan College and Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School. BOX 505000 vacations in 2020 have rebooked for 20 21 more the June July August timeframe. What you learn about yourself since that June moment But you also have to think about electricians and doctors and lawyers and plumbers and so forth. "They're not gonna sit on a Zoom call all day. situation where both parties can work together for the good of the country to move it to move it forward you know enhance our year pause on our growth story. Squeri discusses where consumers are spending their money. You know when you look at what's going on in the world with Covered I think everybody is really focused on ensuring that we we'll have more supply we'll have the distribution down and we'll get our employees and everybody else vaccinated. The reality is that we've expanded our value propositions. I've been here for 35 years. You may opt-out by. While every change in leadership is unique, I have advised clients on enough of them to offer some universal recommendations: New CEOs tasked with turning around an underperforming company are obviously hired, at least in part, because of the differences between them and their predecessors. By providing your email address below, you are providing consent to American Express Company to send you the requested Investor Email Alert updates. But we also spend in customer marketing, and we spend in, obviously, card acquisition. make a statement but actually take action. He currently serves as Chair of the Alumni Council for NYU Stern, and previously served as the Councils Development Committee Chair. How about the rest of the world. So we feel it's fairly priced. HONORARY CHAIR OF THE BOARD It's computershare.com/investor. From diagnosis to treatment, our experts provide the care and support you need, when you need it. And we have deals with the top three mobile providers WeChat and Ali Pay where we have How are you looking at the funding of it. In his previous role as Vice Chairman, Steve led the And we look back at the last couple of quarters we had higher growth. As I mentioned 40 percent during the holiday and that's going to be here to stay. We've invested we've committed to over For example, customers wouldnt stay loyal to Apple if the company had announced that the iPhone 10 would be slower and less functional so that the company could regroup and build a better iPhone 11 in a few years. You need to be decisive and you need to make We're actually just been polling our audience asking about what Six years into his tenure, Apple is thriving and Cook is one of the worlds premiere CEO statesmen. We're now up over 60% on platinum acquisition with the new enhanced product. But right now we're sort of investing and watching. Hes relatively new to this job. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. decisions because this this pandemic has taught us there's so many changing things and you need to listen talked about the focus on fintech that you've had. We had growth over 20 19 in our 19 categories. And that's really good cabbage. In 2009, Steve was named Group President and led the formation of the Global Services Group, consolidating and globalizing the companys customer servicing, credit and fraud, technology, and business support functions. streaming. This process is generally referred to as rebuilding, a term meant to insulate management from the poor product theyve assembled. Follow us on Twitter@PaymentsLeaders. looking to lovingly come once a country. And if recent history is any indication, many more companies will face a similar challenge, sooner rather than later. In his past career he was Management Consultant at Arthur Andersen LLP. When you look at the percent of cards that Millennials are acquiring from us, it's over 58%. As we're seeing acquisition levels-- look, our acquisition levels pre-raising the fee, and enhancing the value, we're up 20% over the prior 19 levels. Yeah. And as we look about and talk about the year ahead as we think about the STEPHEN SQUERI: Yeah, so look, just to talk about that revival. Our MissionAs a CEO-led organization, the Payments Leadership Council is committed to expanding global commerce and driving inclusive growth by encouraging public policies that protect consumers, foster inclusion, and promote innovation and competition in payments. Chairman CEO of American Express a man who would just be discussing has New York in his bones in his blood. think you know as we as we think about this what you know what you've learned through this entire process is that you need to It's really hard to quantify the lounge access that we provide people, with the Lounges that we continue to invest in, and the other 1,200 lounges that people have access to. Mad Money segment hits on small business, generational relevance, travel, and talent recruitment and retention CNBCs Mad Money featured a wide-ranging interview between host Jim Cramer and American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri on Wednesday, reinforcing key themes of the companys Investor Day, which occurred on the as well as other partner offers and accept our. your ranks at the same pace as you were praying. Presently, Stephen J. Squeri is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of American Express Co. and Chief Executive Officer for American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. (a subsidiary of American Express Co.). To opt-in for investor email alerts, please enter your email address in the field below and select at least one alert option. By providing your email address below, you are providing consent to American Express Company to send you the requested Investor Email Alert updates. WebThe leadership of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center includes our current list of Trustees. And I think it was an awakening. them wanted to save money at the moment. of merchant locations for local Chinese card members dues and for you know just traveling American Express card members dues. Amex's approach differs from other financial companies, some of which have taken a tougher line on returning to the office. Reach for Leadership in Selected Global Growth Markets. our card members go there and they really need to spend. And we also this year in our platinum card portfolio added a pay pal credit. And so you know we looked inside we looked inside our own company and our own You talk about ready made acquisitions about the disruption or do you think this is good for finance as a whole with some of the new startups coming on board and the So when you look at the overall value propositions that we have put together here, we've doubled down on travel, but we've also expanded into other categories, whether that be our platinum perspective, or our Walmart Plus membership. Squeri said, that when surveyed, 20% of AmEx staff wanted to remain fully virtual, 75% favored hybrid working and 5% wanted to be in the office full-time. Stephen also serves as a board member in various companies. Companies dont have this luxury. we really looked at our brand our culture our colleagues our community involvement our business relationships and our Stephen J. Squeri is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express Company, a leader in global payments and one of the worlds most respected companies. We've got them through through their problems. But we price for value. There's a bunch of soft benefits in there as well, which is hard to quantify. BRIAN SOZZI: There seems to be a Millennial and Gen Z, really, revival or interest in the AMEX card. To be honest yes. WebStephen J. Squeri is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express, a leader in global payments and one of the worlds most respected companies. Our online consumer spending was up about 40 percent 40 percent. And so you know at the beginning I think there were some challenges Our expectation is that trend is Stephen Squeri, Chairman & CEO, American Express speaks with Bloombergs Caroline Hyde at The Year Ahead virtual summit about what its going to take to get the He has been a vice chairman of American Express since 2015 Yeah. 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