Ken Chenault

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Not-Yet Member. $12. Tickets Member. $6. Login Insider. Free. Login Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time. Few American lives have unfolded at the intersection of our nation’s defining social, political, and economic transformations quite like Ken Chenault’s. Born in 1951, when segregation was still inscribed in the laws of the land, Chenault came of age during the Civil Rights Movement and rose to become one of the most influential business leaders of his generation, serving for nearly two decades as Chairman and CEO of American Express. However, Equal to the Task: A Life Forged Between America’s Promise and Its Truth is far more than the story of a celebrated executive – it is a sweeping American memoir that explores leadership, race, opportunity, service, and character through the life of a man who has spent decades at the center of the forces that have shaped modern America. In this thoughtful, deeply personal, and wide-ranging memoir, Chenault reflects on the family who grounded him, the mentors who challenged him, the setbacks that tested him, and the values that enabled him to navigate extraordinary moments in American life. His story unfolds alongside the nation’s own evolving history, offering an intimate perspective on the pursuit of opportunity while confronting the enduring tension between America’s highest ideals and its unfinished work. The result is both an inspiring life story and an illuminating portrait of the country itself. After joining American Express in 1981, Chenault steadily rose through the organization, ultimately leading the company through periods of technological transformation, national crises, and profound economic change. Rather than settling into retirement after stepping down, he chose another unexpected path, joining a venture capital firm dedicated to building enduring companies that harness innovation for both profit and…

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