Kenneth Chenault

The LinkedIn profile you've provided (kenneth-chenault-697325b6) actually belongs to Ken Chenault Jr., not Kenneth Chenault, the investor at General Catalyst. Ken Chenault Jr. is the son of Kenneth Chenault and has a different career path.6

Kenneth Chenault, the investor at General Catalyst, is a prominent business executive and venture capitalist. He currently serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of General Catalyst, a venture capital firm.14 In this role, he focuses on investing in fast-growing companies with the potential to become large, fundamental institutions.4

Prior to joining General Catalyst in 2018, Kenneth Chenault was best known for his long tenure at American Express, where he served as Chairman and CEO from 2001 to 2018.25 During his 37-year career at American Express, he was instrumental in building one of the world's largest customer loyalty programs.5

Kenneth Chenault holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA in history from Bowdoin College.35 He serves on the boards of several prominent companies and organizations, including Airbnb, Facebook, and the Harvard Corporation.5

Throughout his career, Chenault has been recognized for his leadership and public service. He was named one of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine in 2014.5 Warren Buffett, American Express's largest shareholder, described Chenault as "the gold standard for corporate leadership".5