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The Billboard Women in Music celebration is not just an award show for artists— it is an event that unites women executives who make the music industry what it is today, featuring influential leaders at companies from record labels to brands that are active in the entertainment space. One of the 2024 honorees, Mary Ellen Jelenek, is a seasoned marketer bringing unique music experiences to fans. Jelenek is the Senior Vice President of Global Brand Marketing and Sponsorships at American Express. In the nearly 25 years that she has worked with the company, she has left her mark on countless fan experiences.
American Express offers incredible entertainment access and benefits to its Card Members through unique partnerships across sports, music, theater and more. From bringing fans closer to the artists they love at one-of-a-kind experiences and music festivals to giving Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members the VIP treatment at exclusive events like Billboard Women in Music, Jelenek understands the power of music and the weight of her responsibility as a woman in the industry. See what Jelenek had to share about her professional experience, including how Amex empowers women all year long.