Daniel T. Henry

'74, M.B.A.
Exec. VP & CFO, American Express Company

Henry is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Express, a position he assumed in October 2007.  In this role he is a key advisor on strategic and financial matters worldwide.  He oversees the Company’s Finance organization and represents American Express to investors, lenders and rating agencies.

From 2000 – 2007, Mr. Henry was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Consumer, Small Business and Merchant Services – American Express’ largest business segment.  He played an integral role in setting strategic direction for the business, and oversaw initiatives to strengthen the unit’s financial flexibility and investment capabilities to drive growth.

Mr. Henry joined American Express in 1990 as Comptroller.  He oversaw planning and capital resource allocation when the Company was composed of a diverse range of businesses, including American Express Travel Related Services, American Express Financial Advisors, American Express Bank, Shearson/Lehman Brothers and First Data Corporation

Before he joined American Express, Mr. Henry worked closely with the Company for several years in his role as a Partner at Ernst & Young, American Express' independent auditor.  

Mr. Henry holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College and a Master of Business Administration from Hofstra University.  He is Chairman of the Molloy College Board of Trustees.

Mr. Henry and his wife have four children and reside in Rockville Centre, New York.