Company History
What year was American Express founded?
1850
What color is American Express’s most exclusive consumer card?
Black (The Centurion® Card)
What Amex program allows members to book travel and earn points directly through American Express?
American Express Travel / AmexTravel.com
What is the name of Amex’s annual initiative that supports small businesses?
Small Business Saturday
Name the 4 BEN NYC Pillars
Community, Mentorship & Development, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement.
What was American Express’s original line of business before it became a financial services company?
Express mail and freight delivery
Which Amex card offers premium travel benefits like Centurion Lounge access?
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Amex owns which restaurant tech company known for exclusive dining?
RESY
In 2025 Amex celebrated its _____ Anniversary?
175th
What year was BEN founded at Amex?
1987
In which U.S. state was American Express originally established?
New York
Which Amex cards are often known for having no preset spending limit?
Charge cards (e.g., Platinum, Gold, Green)
Who is the current Chief Partner Officer of Strategic Partnerships at Amex?
Glenda McNeal
What are the Blue Box Leadership Behaviors
Set the Agenda, Bring Others With You, Do it the Right Way
What are the names of the BEN NYC Co-leads stepping down this year?
Kelsey, Marie, Nykeema
In what decade did American Express introduce its first charge card?
1950s (specifically 1958)
What color was the first Amex card?
Purple
In what year did American Express launch its first international card?
1959
Who was the AMEX CEO before Steve Squeri?
Kenneth Chenault
Who is the current BEN NYC Executive Sponsor?
Curtis Wilson
Who were the three founders of American Express?
Henry Wells, William G. Fargo, and John Butterfield
What U.S city is featured as the background design on classic Amex cards?
New York City
Who was the first Amex CoBrand Partnership?
Hilton
Who is the current AMEX Archivist?
Ira Galtman
Who are the Global BEN Executive Sponsors?
Sarah Dodds-Brown & Colleen Taylor