Vice President, Global Air & Ground Transportation

Travel & Lifestyle Services (TLS) is seeking a Vice President of Global Air & Ground Transportation. American Express entered the travel agency business in 1915 and today is one of the world’s largest travel networks. Over 100 years later, TLS remains at the forefront of delivering Card Member value, with a focus on providing premium leisure travel and related lifestyle services through offline and online channels around the globe. The global breadth of TLS enables it to serve Card Members whenever, wherever, and however they want to engage with American Express Travel.

The Global Strategic Partnerships and Marketing (GPM) team within American Express Travel brings together the best travel partners in the world to create unparalleled value and unforgettable experiences across the travel journey - and amplifies this to Card Members wherever they are.

The Global Air & Ground Transportation team leads airline and transportation partnerships, programs, and commercial strategy globally to drive Card Member value and sustainable business growth.

The Vice President, Global Air & Ground Transportation will lead the end-to-end strategy and performance of the Air & Ground Transportation business, overseeing both the Global Account Management and Global Program Management teams. This leader will be accountable for setting the strategic direction of the portfolio, deepening relationships with the world’s leading airline and transportation partners, driving commercial performance and revenue growth, and ensuring our programs and operating model evolve to meet the needs of Card Members and partners globally.

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded executive with deep partnership expertise, strong industry perspective, and a proven ability to lead through growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will combine long-term vision with executional rigor, build trusted relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, and develop a high-performing global team focused on delivering differentiated customer value and measurable business results.