Background
Henderson, James Alexander was born on February 6, 1921 in New York City. Son of James A. and Charlotte (Fisher) Henderson.
Henderson, James Alexander was born on February 6, 1921 in New York City. Son of James A. and Charlotte (Fisher) Henderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, 1941; postgraduate, Columbia, 1946-1947.
With, General Electric Company, 1941-1942; with, American Express Company, 1947-1982; assistant vice president, American Express Company, 1954-1957; vice president, American Express Company, 1958-1963; senior vice president, American Express Company, 1964-1966; treasurer, American Express Company, 1966-1968; executive vice president, American Express Company, 1968-1982; Chairman of the Board, director, American Express Public Corporation, 1968-1980; president, director, American Express Canada, Inc., 1975-1982.
Trustee Knox School; former trustee Hamilton College Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member International Golf Association, River Club, University Club, Nissequogue Golf Club (chairman, governor).
Married Jean Conway, June 16, 1951. Children: Elizabeth Barrera, Hilary Anne Henderson Stephens, James Alexander Junior, John Geoffrey.