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Kenneth I. Chenault

Kenneth I. Chenault

Chairman & Managing Director·General Catalyst

New York, NY, USA

Bio

Professional summary

Kenneth I. Chenault is Chairman and Managing Director at General Catalyst, where he focuses on fast-scaling companies that can become significant global institutions and advises portfolio companies on responsible innovation and international growth. He spent 37 years at American Express and served as chairman and CEO from 2001 to 2018. He serves on boards including Airbnb, Berkshire Hathaway, Chief, Guild Education, and the Harvard Corporation, and co-founded OneTen.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

Bilt RewardsChiefCREDGuild EducationCampus

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • General CatalystChairman & Managing Director2018 – Present
  • American ExpressChairman and CEO2001 – 2018
  • American ExpressPresident and Chief Operating Officer1997
  • Bain & CompanyConsultant1979 – 1981
  • Rogers & WellsAssociate1977 – 1979

Education

  • Bowdoin CollegeBA, History1973
  • Harvard Law SchoolJD1976

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