American Express Leadership Academy Returns to London with Dior Creative Director Jonathan Anderson

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American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Dior, will join the 2025 American Express Leadership Academy in London. The four-day program will host 78 nonprofit leaders from 24 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The Academy, founded in 2007, focuses on developing leadership, business, and communication skills through multi-day programming. American Express has invested $100 million in the initiative, benefiting over 165,000 leaders globally. The program includes storytelling workshops, nonprofit visits, and group projects on innovative mindset building.

The four-day program, created in partnership with Common Purpose, will feature Anderson and a dynamic lineup of programming for nonprofit leaders from 24 countries

LONDON, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express today announced that Jonathan Anderson, acclaimed creative director of Dior, former creative director of Loewe, and founder of JW Anderson, will join the 2025 American Express Leadership Academy in London to address nonprofit leaders on how to lead through innovation and drive impact. Anderson's appearance marks a major milestone for the Academy, introducing one of the most influential voices in global design and creative leadership to nonprofit leaders participating in the London program. Anderson will be in conversation with Alexander Fury, fashion features director at large for Another Magazine and menswear critic at Financial Times.

Hosted in partnership with Common Purpose, the American Express Leadership Academy's London program will welcome 78 nonprofit leaders from two dozen countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in early July. Founded in 2007, the Academy is designed to build the personal, business, and communication skills of leaders through multi-day in-person and virtual programming. Since its launch, American Express has invested approximately $100 million in the Academy and has helped more than 165,000 leaders around the world reach their potential.

"For 18 years, the American Express Leadership Academy has been bringing together nonprofit leaders to build their leadership skills and strategic mindset to drive meaningful change," said Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at American Express. "As a visionary in the fashion world, Jonathan Anderson will share his philosophy on leading global creative brands with creativity, purpose, and resilience, as we continue to gather bold thinkers across sectors to learn from one another and accelerate their global impact."

This year's London program will feature a robust schedule of learning opportunities, including storytelling workshops, immersive visits with other nonprofits, and group projects on topics like building an innovative mindset.

As the final stop for this year, the American Express Leadership Academy will head to New York in November. To apply for the 2025 Americas cohort or register for future cohorts around the world, click here.

ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS 
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global, premium payments and lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With a hundred million merchant locations on our global network in over 200 countries and territories, we seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations.

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FAQ

When is the 2025 American Express Leadership Academy taking place in London?

The American Express Leadership Academy is taking place in early July 2025 in London, featuring Dior's creative director Jonathan Anderson.

How many nonprofit leaders will attend the AXP Leadership Academy in London 2025?

The London program will host 78 nonprofit leaders from 24 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

How much has American Express invested in the Leadership Academy program?

American Express has invested approximately $100 million in the Leadership Academy since its founding in 2007.

How many leaders has the American Express Leadership Academy program helped globally?

The American Express Leadership Academy has helped more than 165,000 leaders around the world reach their potential since its launch in 2007.

Where will the next American Express Leadership Academy take place after London?

After London, the American Express Leadership Academy will head to New York in November 2025.