Guillaume Bouvard
About Guillaume Bouvard
Guillaume Bouvard is the Co-founder, COO, and CMO of Extend Enterprises Inc, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 20 years of experience in business operations, product, and marketing, with a notable background at American Express and Capital One Financial Services.
Work at Extend
Guillaume Bouvard serves as Co-founder, COO, and CMO at Extend Enterprises Inc, a position he has held since 2016. Under his leadership, Extend has developed into a digital credit card distribution platform that is venture capital-funded. The company aims to redefine the processes of credit card issuance and distribution, focusing on innovation in the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience at American Express
Prior to his role at Extend, Bouvard worked at American Express for several years in various leadership positions. He served as the Global Head of Global Information Products and Global Commercial Payments & Travel from 2013 to 2014. Following this, he was the Global Head of Advisory Business, Innovation & Partnerships for Global Commercial Payments from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at American Express also included a role as Global Head of Global Business Transformation from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Guillaume Bouvard holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Management, and Finance from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in business operations, product development, and marketing.
International Experience
Bouvard has lived and worked in various international locations, including Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Mexico. His experience in these diverse environments has allowed him to lead global teams effectively. This international exposure contributes to his ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and adapt strategies to different markets.
Career Background
Before his time at American Express, Bouvard worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Summer Associate in 2003. He also held positions at Capital One Financial Services, where he served as a Senior Business Analyst and Business Analyst in the Marketing & Analysis Department from 1999 to 2002. His career spans over 20 years, combining experience in both corporate and start-up settings.