American Express Global Business Travel appoints new CEO

American Express Global Business Travel appoints new CEO

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has announced the appointment of Paul Abbott as its new CEO.

Abbott will replace Doug Anderson at the helm from 1 October, who is stepping down after three years.

Abbott is currently the chief commercial officer of global commercial services at American Express, and has worked at the company for the past 24 years. He has also served on the Amex GBT board for the last four years.

Greg O’Hara, executive chairman of Amex GBT, said: “At American Express, Paul has led the rapid expansion of the B2B payments business around the world and introduced innovative new products and services for businesses of all sizes.

“This track record, combined with his experience in travel and background on the GBT board, make him the ideal person to lead GBT going forward.

“Equally as important, Paul has a well-deserved reputation for developing diverse, high-performing teams that embrace change, deliver strong results and have an intense focus on building enduring relationships with customers. We are thrilled to welcome him to GBT as CEO.”

Commenting on his appointment, Abbott said: “It is a privilege to lead a talented team committed to delivering exceptional service and investing significantly in growth and technology-led innovation.

“I look forward to engaging with colleagues, customers and suppliers as we collaborate to advance the business travel experience together.”

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