Kerri-Ann Santaguida is a dynamic executive driving growth in revenue and market share as Vice President and General Manager of Merchant Services at American Express Canada. She leads a large national team across Canada, delivering innovation in payment management for merchants, fostering business success. Kerri-Ann is deeply committed to supporting small businesses, demonstrated by her leadership of Amex Canada’s Shop Small Programs.
She is also an advocate for workplace diversity, actively promoting women’s advancement as co-executive sponsor of the Women’s Interest Network at Amex. Her dedication to community involvement shines through her role in the Weekend to Conquer Cancer, leading Team Amex to top corporate fundraising ranks.
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network and has been named a Top Mentor since 2017. She is a three-time recipient of the American Express Presidents Club Award winner for Leadership and, was inducted into the company’s Hall of Fame for exceptional career achievements.
Kerri-Ann’s work has made a significant and lasting impact in the areas of business, colleague, and community engagement.