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Gunther Bright
Gunther Bright, As an executive with extensive experience managing global P&Ls in both B2B and Direct-to-Consumer segments, he has been instrumental in driving transformative outcomes while building high-performing teams across business strategy, sales, account management, partnership development, operations, and field enablement. Gunther Bright has a proven track record of developing and executing turnaround and growth strategies across various customer segments, including Commercial, Consumer, and Merchant. Recognized as a strategic thought leader and trusted partner, he delivers compelling value to customers, partners, and the enterprise. His focus on talent and culture development has continually strengthened colleague engagement levels, resulting in scores amongst the highest within American Express. As an accomplished Board Director and former Fortune 100 senior executive, Gunther Bright has been at the forefront of significant corporate transformations and growth initiatives across public and non-public firms in the Asset Management, Financial Services, Retail, and Technology industries. With decades of experience leading and advising global and national corporations - including firms in highly regulated industries - he has earned the privilege of being a trusted advisor. Gunther Bright is role is to provide counsel to Direct-to-Consumer and B2B businesses on complex business matters, instilling confidence in their decision-making processes. Consistently exceeding profitable scale targets in established and emerging industries, Gunther Bright has demonstrated his ability to deliver results. Recognized as an authentic leader with a dedicated followership, he combines a bold vision with ambitious execution plans, assuring his audience of his commitment to success. Gunther Bright, in the last five years, served on the public company boards of McAfee Corp. and Warburg Pincus Capital I-A Corp. Gunther Bright also serves on the boards of certain non-profit companies, including as an executive committee member of the Junior Achievement of New York Board of Directors, vice chairman and executive committee member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Board of Trustees and a member of the Executive Leadership Council. Gunther Bright served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Global and U.S. Gunther Bright received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Pace University and completed an advanced executive management program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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