Andrew Landry, center, holds the trophy with Phil Mickelson, left, and CEO of American Express Steve Squeri
Stephen Squeri took over as CEO of American Express in 2018 after Kenneth Chenault stepped down from the position in 2017.
  • Amex CEO Steve Squeri eats a Chopt salad at his desk every day, the Financial Times reports.
  • Squeri works 17-hour days that start as soon as he's on the way to work, he told the FT.
  • He says he spends 3 hours each night answering more than 150 customer emails.

The CEO of American Express has 17-hour work days — and they include eating a Chopt salad for lunch at his desk each afternoon, and spending three hours each night answering customer emails.