Michael Berk is the Director of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), where he leads the company's startup, innovation, and value-add partnerships teams. He drives strategic initiatives that identify and pilot emerging technologies across travel, fintech, and enterprise solutions. Working closely with startups, venture capital firms, and industry innovators, Michael spearheads efforts to enhance GBT's clients and travelers user experience leveraging new technology and innovative partnerships, ensuring Amex GBT remains at the forefront of travel innovation.