AXA UK announces new COO

COO to lead a transformation office focused on simplifying the firm’s operations

AXA UK announces new COO

Insurance News

By Paul Lucas

There will soon be a new face at AXA UK.

Incoming is Shali Vasudeva (pictured) who joins the firm from Hiscox to take the role of chief operating officer with the goal of simplifying the company’s operations. She is set to lead a transformation office to support the operating companies’ efforts. Vasudeva will move into the newly created role on March 01 this year.

She brings with her a strong reputation in the sector, having led group-wide change at Hiscox. In addition, she also spent seven years at Prudential, working as its executive director of operations; and will now report to new AXA UK & Ireland CEO Claudio Genial. 

“I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Shali into the newly-created role of chief operating officer,” he said. “AXA is focused on delivering the best possible service to its customers, underpinned by operational excellence. Her track record speaks for itself and I, along with the rest of the management committee, look forward to working with her and taking up future challenges for the benefit of our customers and members.”

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