Brittany-Arpel S. Thomas

Brittany-Arpel S. Thomas

Director, Online & Retail
American Express

As the acting Director for Online & Retail within American Express’ Global Client Group, Brittany is responsible for sourcing opportunities that deliver value and drive growth for the company’s most strategic online merchants. She is an active member of the I&D community, leading her team’s Diversity Pipelining program. 

Brittany started her career in retail at Target, supporting business initiatives in Store Operations and Digital Advertising. Brittany decided to further her education at the University of Michigan where she earned her MBA. After business school, Brittany worked for MGM Resorts International leading projects for their Hotel Strategy COE and Global Development team.

Originally from California, Brittany earned her B.A. in Mathematics from CSU Sacramento where she was also a D1 Track and Field athlete. Brittany is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and enjoys traveling, frequenting bookstores, and going to Mariah Carey concerts with her mom.