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Amex CEO Squeri lures young customers with premium cards, boosting company growth

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American Express CEO Stephen Squeri has successfully revitalized the company's brand by targeting younger, affluent consumers willing to pay for premium card benefits. This strategy has led to significant shareholder returns, outperforming major financial institutions and the S&P 500 since Squeri took the helm in early 2018. Amex reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, with spending growth driven by younger demographics, particularly Gen Z, which saw a 38% increase in spending. AI

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Amex CEO Squeri lures young customers with premium cards, boosting company growth

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sheryl Estrada ·

    How Amex CEO Stephen Squeri is winning over younger customers

    A new Fortune feature article provides an in-depth profile of Squeri and his winning strategy.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Generational Phone Poll: Gen X loved talking on the phone. Millennials hated talking on the phone. Where does Gen Z stand? # Phone # Poll # GenZ # AI # Boost

    Generational Phone Poll: Gen X loved talking on the phone. Millennials hated talking on the phone. Where does Gen Z stand? # Phone # Poll # GenZ # AI # Boost

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