Elizabeth Rutledge - Brand Innovators

Elizabeth Rutledge

Chief Marketing Officer, American Express

Elizabeth Rutledge is the Chief Marketing Officer at American Express. In this role, Elizabeth oversees the brand’s global media, communications, sponsorships, experiences, strategic brand planning and customer insights.  She is passionate about providing the “Powerful Backing” of American Express to colleagues and customers around the globe, so the company can deliver the world’s best customer experience every day. 

Elizabeth has been recognized as an Adweek 2018 Brand Genius Award winner and was named to AdAge’s “Women to Watch” Class of 2019.  She believes in the importance of furthering diversity and inclusion in the marketing industry and beyond. She is involved in many of American Express’ employee diversity networks, a proud partner of the AdFellows program, a member of the Association of National Advertisers’ CMO Growth Council and more.