Audrey Hendley
American Express Travel
As President of American Express Travel, Audrey Hendley leads one of the largest multi-channel consumer travel agencies in the world. She is responsible for delivering premium travel and lifestyle services to our Global Card Members through a global digital travel booking experience and a network of over 6,000 global travel advisors. She oversees premium Card Member travel benefits and programs, a global network of 1,400 lounges, supplier partnerships, and marketing and engagement strategies for the premium Card Member base.
Over the past three decades at American Express, Audrey has distinguished herself as an influential, innovative leader who has driven record results for various businesses across the company. She has accomplished this by delivering products and services that exceed customer expectations, innovating for long-term growth, developing and retaining outstanding diverse talent, and leading efforts that drive ESG initiatives.
Audrey is an advocate for women in business, proudly serving as Chair for the New York Women’s Interest Network (WIN). She is also Chair of the Board for World Education Services (WES), a social enterprise that helps international students and professionals to achieve their educational and professional goals in the United States and Canada, and on the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). She has earned many of the top awards from American Express and was inducted into the company’s Hall of Fame.
Audrey is an honors graduate of Trinity College in Dublin, where she received her Master’s in Marketing Management. She enjoys spending quality time with her family in her hometown of Westchester and trying new local restaurants. Audrey is an avid traveler and is always planning her next trip!