In 2018, Kenneth I. Chenault earned $16.70M in total compensation at American Express, including $167.00 salary, $552.00 bonus and $12.33M in stock. Most recently acquired 2,872 shares in May 2024. Currently holds stock worth $458.63M. Has donated $75.37M in stock to charitable causes. Led American Express as CEO for 17 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Kenneth I. Chenault, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2018
Total Compensation
$16.70M
Salary
$167.00
Bonus
$552.00
Other
$4.37M
Salary
$167.00Board Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with company performance and shareholder interests, with a focus on long-term value creation.
Bonus
$552.00Board Justification
Pro-rated annual incentive award for January 2018 while serving as CEO.
Other Compensation
$4.37MBoard Justification
Includes post-retirement office support and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
RSUs granted in lieu of cash incentives for 2017 AIA and payout of PG 2015-17, payable on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to positive cumulative net income.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include revenue growth, EPS, and strategic imperatives.
Kenneth I. Chenault
Ex-CEO of American Express
Education
Bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
Born
June 2, 1951 - 74 years ago
CEO of American Express for
17 years 1 month (Jan 2001 - Feb 2018)
Previous Experience
Joined American Express in 1981, held various senior positions including President and COO before becoming CEO.
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Holdings
Track Kenneth I. Chenault's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$382.24M
$3.04M
18,149.146 IBM shares
$379.20M
5,229,528 AXP shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Kenneth I. Chenault didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra IBM18,149.146 shares worth $5.59M and AXP5,229,528 shares worth $1.94B.
This is 409.24% and $1.56B more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
203,064 shares
AXP
Recent Charitable Transactions
5,087 shares
AXP
Dec 14, 2017
Charity
22,000 shares
AXP
Jun 13, 2017
Charity
16,000 shares
AXP
Aug 16, 2016
Charity
16,000 shares
AXP
Jan 26, 2016
Charity
31,430 shares
AXP
Jan 26, 2015
Charity
10,000 shares
AXP
Jan 27, 2014
Charity
Insider Trading
Kenneth I. Chenault's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
2,872 shares
ABNB
May 25, 2024
Received
3,974 shares
ABNB
May 25, 2023
Received
3,600 shares
ABNB
May 25, 2022
Received
2,966 shares
ABNB
May 25, 2021
Received
21,058 shares
ABNB
Dec 9, 2020
Received
$8.75M
AXP at $99.69/share
Jan 26, 2018
Received
$3.89M
AXP at $97.98/share
Jan 24, 2018
Received
5,087 shares
AXP
Dec 14, 2017
Charity
$9.38M
AXP at $97.30/share
Dec 14, 2017
Sale
$66.88M
AXP at $84.71/share
Jun 13, 2017
Sale
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