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Earlier this month, #TeamAmex joined Cycle for Survival in NYC to help raise money for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to enable doctors and scientists to pursue bold ideas that continue to transform how rare cancers are diagnosed and treated. A huge thank you to the colleagues who rallied together to ride for such an important cause –  including our hosts, Anna Marrs, Nicole Hildebrandt and Tammy Yee – this is what the powerful backing of American Express is all about.

We partnered with Hilton to make 20,000 hotel room nights available at no charge to impacted people and first responders across the greater Los Angeles area. Approximately 7,000 displaced Los Angeles residents have received assistance. “In the face of the devastating LA wildfires, we're proud to support our communities—not just in words, but in action,” said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Chair of the American Express Foundation. “American Express is honored to continue to work in partnership with Hilton, providing Los Angeles residents with accommodations while they recover and rebuild.”  Learn more and hear from program participants at Stories from Hilton: https://lnkd.in/et8s9E_q

Elizabeth Rutledge, American Express’ Chief Marketing Officer, kicked off the NBA Foundation All-Star Pitch Competition in San Francisco this weekend. After seven finalists pitched a panel of judges on their innovative startup businesses, four selected entrepreneurs received awards and funding to help their businesses continue to grow, including the American Express Community All-Star award presented by Madge Thomas, Head of Corporate Sustainability, American Express. Congrats to all the winners!!

Happy #TeamAmex Tuesday! Today, Chavonique from Phoenix shares how Amex helped her entire family heal after experiencing loss: I'm Chavonique, a Manager in Global Talent, Leadership & Learning, and I've been with Amex since 2014. When my family experienced an unexpected loss, I was so grateful that Amex’s Bereavement Policy provided me with paid leave to grieve and spend time with my family. That's when I looked into our Healthy Minds benefit, which gave me and each member of my household access to free therapy. Along with having a safe space to talk about our feelings with licensed counselors, we each got personalized support, tools to cope with our grief, and strategies to manage the financial stress that came with our loss. This support brought my family closer together and helped us find peace during an incredibly challenging time. I'm forever grateful to be part of Team Amex, with such meaningful support through all of life’s challenges. Find your place on #TeamAmex: https://lnkd.in/eJPA7P-8

February kicks off Black History Month in the US and Canada. Together with our fantastic Black Engagement colleague Network, we’re proud to recognize the moment at American Express by shining a spotlight on the culture, contributions, and different experiences and perspectives of the Black community.   I’m energized by our continued commitment to ensuring all colleagues are seen, heard, and feel like they belong, and am excited for the opportunities to connect with colleagues throughout the month. 

We are proud to be ranked No. 10 on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2025 list, American Express’s third consecutive year receiving a Top 10 recognition. The award recognizes Amex’s commitment to delivering exceptional products, services, and experiences for customers and communities — and the work and achievements of the company’s colleagues around the world. Read more: https://go.amex/qHF4sj #TeamAmex

25 small business owners across the country have been awarded $30,000 Enhancement Grants through the Backing Small Businesses grant program, presented by American Express and Main Street America. The 25 small businesses receiving enhancement grants represent 25 states across the country. Earlier this year, each of these recipients also received an additional $10,000 as part of a 500-member cohort. Including the awards announced today and the awards granted in the summer, the program will have provided nearly $9.8 million in grants to 1180 small business owners nationwide, more than $5.7 million of that granted in 2024. Meet the recipients here: https://bit.ly/40vI3gZ #BackingSmall

Happy New Year, and happy #TeamAmex Tuesday! With New Year’s Resolutions top of mind, Roger from New York shares how our Legal Assistance benefit helped him prepare and plan for the future: I'm Roger, and I've been with Amex since 2018. When my wife and I were trying to sell our home and buy a new one, I was overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork and documents. That’s when I discovered the Amex Legal Assistance benefit for US colleagues – it gave me access to experienced attorneys at a reduced cost. They reviewed everything for us, handled the closing documents and made the whole process hassle-free. And after buying our house, our lawyer also helped us draft our wills, and by the end of that year, we saved thousands in legal fees. That, combined with the peace of mind of having expert counsel, was priceless during a stressful time. I’m so grateful to Amex for offering benefits like this to help us through life’s moments that matter – I’d be lost without it! Find your place on #TeamAmex: https://lnkd.in/eJPA7P-8

American Express today reported its full year 2024 results, with record revenues of $65.9 billion, record net income of $10.1 billion, and EPS of $14.01, up 25% year-over-year.   Chairman and CEO Steve Squeri said: “2024 was another strong year for American Express. The great work of our colleagues around the world drove 2024 results that were strong across our key metrics, setting new records in many categories.   As we prepare to celebrate our 175th anniversary in March, our longevity has been fueled by talented colleagues who have delivered a steady stream of innovative products and services that are focused on serving premium consumers and businesses of all sizes, and who have stayed true to our brand that has been built on trust, security, and service since our earliest days.”   Read more about our results in our full earnings release here: https://lnkd.in/ecgHXZCd

Applications for the 2025 American Express Leadership Academy, convening in Sydney, London and New York, are now open. The six-month programs, delivered in partnership with global nonprofit Common Purpose, are designed to help nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership abilities. As part of the inaugural Alumni Awards in 2024, three Americas Leadership Academy alumni received $25,000 each from American Express to help develop programs at their nonprofit organizations, inspired by their experience and ideas generated through the program. In 2025, as the Leadership Academy marks its 18th year, American Express will expand the new Alumni Awards program to all global academies.  Watch highlights from the 2024 sessions and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gC8JGGSK