# American Express CMO Elizabeth Rutledge Retires

> American Express CMO Elizabeth Rutledge retires after 37 years at the company.
- Title: American Express CMO Elizabeth Rutledge Retires · Adweek
- Summary: American Express CMO Elizabeth Rutledge retires after 37 years at the company. Elizabeth Rutledge, American Express CMO, retires in March 2027 after 37 years…
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- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/brand-marketing/american-express-cmo-and-37-year-vet-elizabeth-rutledge-retires
- Author: Mitchell Parton
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:15:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: american express, elizabeth rutledge, cmo, retires, march 2027, 37 years
## Elizabeth Rutledge
American Express CMO Elizabeth Rutledge will retire in March 2027 after more than three decades with the financial institution.
## Leadership Timeline
Rutledge joined American Express in 1990, rising to chief marketing officer in 2018.
## Retirement Announcement
Rutledge shared retirement news in a LinkedIn post on Thursday (Oct. 15) with plans for successor announcement in coming weeks.
## Key takeaway

Elizabeth Rutledge, American Express CMO, retires in March 2027 after 37 years with the company.