Anré Williams is Group President, Global Merchant & Network Services for American Express.
In this role, Williams leads the businesses that manage and evolve important partnerships for the company with key stakeholders including merchants, banks, strategic and loyalty partners.
Williams oversees the following businesses: Global Merchant Services, which manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accept American Express; Global Loyalty Coalition, which includes the Payback rewards programs internationally; Global Network Services, which runs the company’s payments network and manages bank partnerships, Accertify, InAuth, and Prepaid globally; and Strategic Partnerships, which leads the strategy and relationships of American Express’ most strategic global partners.
Williams is a member of American Express’ Executive Committee, which is responsible for developing the company’s strategic direction and determining key policies affecting the company overall.
Williams serves on the Board of Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Williams holds a B.A. from Stanford University and has a MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
