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Amex GBT Names Esquibel as Chief Technology Officer

American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Michael Esquibel as chief technology officer, leading the travel management company's technology and AI strategies. Esquibel has been with Amex GBT for eight years, most recently as SVP of technology and platform engineering. He will work to embed AI across the company, strengthen data infrastructure and develop AI tools for both TMC operational efficiency and the travel experience, while overseeing client onboarding, technology integration and the TMC's sales, servicing and mid- and back-office platforms. Previous chief information and technology officer David Thompson left the company in May.

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Impact and considerations

A TMC's technology leadership change can affect its AI roadmap, data infrastructure and client integration capabilities. Corporate travel buyers evaluating TMC platform roadmaps and AI tool delivery cadence should note the strategic continuity implications of this appointment.

Key points

  • Amex GBT appointed Michael Esquibel as chief technology officer, leading technology and AI strategies.
  • Esquibel has been with Amex GBT for eight years, most recently as SVP of technology and platform engineering.
  • He will embed AI across the company, strengthen data infrastructure and develop AI tools for operational efficiency and the travel experience.
  • He will also oversee client onboarding, technology integration and the TMC's sales, servicing and mid- and back-office platforms.
  • Previous chief information and technology officer David Thompson left the company in May.
  • Before Amex GBT, Esquibel was VP and chief of staff for global operations and technology at Western Union, and held corporate finance leadership roles at Fiserv and Verizon Business.

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First source publication
17 Sept 2026, 12:00
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17 Sept 2026, 23:45
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17 Sept 2026, 12:00
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