Background
Summary
Linda has been EVP & Corporate Controller of American Express since November 2011. In this role, Linda leads the Global Controllership team, which comprises of over 750 employees in nearly 40 countries, and has responsibility for all controllership functions across the Company. Linda is a member of American Express’s Global Management Team and sits on several committees, including the Enterprisewide Risk, Credit Risk and Basel committees. She is also the Executive Sponsor of the Company’s Executive Women’s Interest Network for New York. Linda is a member of the Board of Directors of American Express Global Business Travel, a 50/50 joint venture between American Express and a third-party investor group, and one of the world's largest travel agency networks with locations in nearly 140 countries worldwide.
Prior to joining American Express, Linda held various senior leadership roles at Ally Financial (formerly GMAC Inc). Her most recent role was Managing Director – Corporate Strategy at Ally Financial, where she had responsibility for bank strategy matters, including M&A. Previously she was Chief Financial Officer of North America Auto Finance, Ally Financial’s largest business segment; Group Vice President – Finance, where she led Finance Transformation and Shared Services; Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, and Global Head of Internal Audit.
Prior to joining GMAC, Linda held senior internal audit roles at Deutsche Bank/Bankers Trust, including Chief Auditor of the Global Investment Bank, and Director of Audit in the Asia region, during which time she was based in Singapore. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Linda is the President of the New York City Chapter of Financial Executives International and also serves, together with other Fortune 100 Controllers, on FEI’s Committee on Corporate Reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Prior to joining American Express, Linda held various senior leadership roles at Ally Financial (formerly GMAC Inc). Her most recent role was Managing Director – Corporate Strategy at Ally Financial, where she had responsibility for bank strategy matters, including M&A. Previously she was Chief Financial Officer of North America Auto Finance, Ally Financial’s largest business segment; Group Vice President – Finance, where she led Finance Transformation and Shared Services; Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, and Global Head of Internal Audit.
Prior to joining GMAC, Linda held senior internal audit roles at Deutsche Bank/Bankers Trust, including Chief Auditor of the Global Investment Bank, and Director of Audit in the Asia region, during which time she was based in Singapore. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Linda is the President of the New York City Chapter of Financial Executives International and also serves, together with other Fortune 100 Controllers, on FEI’s Committee on Corporate Reporting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
