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Alex Lee

CEO
Resy

Alex Lee is the CEO of Resy, and the Vice President and General Manager of Dining at American Express. Alex was appointed head of Dining in 2021 following several years in American Express’ industry-leading Travel division. During his time in travel, Alex led strategic relationships with key industry partners (spanning airlines, hotel, car rental, and rideshare), developed travel benefits for premium Card Members, managed digital product development, and oversaw the award-winning Centurion Lounges and Global Lounge Collection including the acquisition and integration of LoungeBuddy.

In his current role as VP of Dining, Alex leads a team of over 250 employees who build and operate Resy. He also manages how Resy is integrated within American Express. Alex is responsible for Resy’s restaurant and consumer growth, digital product roadmap development, strategic investments, and delivering best-in-class dining value, access and experiences to diners, including American Express Card
Members.

In prior roles at American Express, Alex managed travel partnerships within the American Express Membership Rewards program. He managed teams responsible for over $1 Billion in annual loyalty program partnerships across 15 global partners as well as the development of new innovative loyalty programs.

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