BA 1978, Sociology

Director of Market Development, American Express Corporation
Chicago, IL

Marty Welch is Director of Market Development for American Express Corporation, leading a sales force across eight states in the midwestern US, working with establishments that accept the American Express Card in growing their business. Welch led her team to a number one ranking for Top Sales Performance for both 2008 and 2009.  In addition, Welch was recognized with the Top Leadership Award for American Express Field Client Management in the US, as well as a Global Leadership Award for Global Merchant Services in each of the last two years.

Prior to joining American Express, Welch worked with Office Depot Business Services Division in Delray Beach, Florida, negotiating Strategic Alliances within eMarketplace Portals. She held other Sales Management positions during her time with that company as well.

Throughout her professional career, Welch has been recognized with numerous sales performance and leadership awards throughout her career.  She has been a past member and officer of the Administrative Management Society and past member of the Indianapolis Rotary.

Welch is a current member of the President’s Council at Purdue, the John Purdue Club, the College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Advisory Council, and is the president of the CLA Alumni Board.

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• Dean's Advisory Council
• Current Members
• Past Members