AXA has unveiled a series of senior leadership appointments effective December 1, as the group prepares for its next strategic cycle with a sharpened focus on underwriting, technology, and operations.
The restructuring, built on AXA’s internal talent pipeline, aims to strengthen alignment between financial performance, risk management, and digital transformation.
Key Leadership Appointments
Guillaume Borie, currently CEO of AXA France, will take on the expanded role of Global Head of Finance, Strategy, Underwriting, Risk, and Technology, succeeding Frédéric de Courtois.
Having been with AXA since 2009, Borie will be responsible for steering the group’s financial strategy and advancing its underwriting and technology agenda across global operations.
Succeeding Borie, Mathieu Godart—CEO of AXA France’s Property & Casualty and Partnerships division—has been named CEO of AXA France and will join the group’s management committee. Since joining AXA in 2011, Godart has held several senior roles in distribution, marketing, and claims, contributing to the growth of AXA’s retail and commercial business lines.
At the same time, Matthieu Caillat, currently Chief Operating Officer at AXA XL, will assume the role of Group Chief Technology and AI Officer and CEO of AXA Group Operations. His appointment underscores AXA’s ambition to accelerate innovation and leverage artificial intelligence across its global platforms, building on the foundation laid by outgoing COO Alexander Vollert.
Additionally, Karima Silvent, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, will step into a broader position as Deputy General Secretary, where she will oversee human resources, audit, compliance, and AXA EssentiALL.
Reinforcing Risk, Underwriting, and Technology Integration
The leadership realignment marks a strategic evolution as AXA transitions beyond its current “Unlock the Future” plan. By bringing underwriting, risk, and technology functions under a unified global framework, the group aims to deepen its integration of data-driven insights across pricing, claims, and operational decision-making.
Industry observers note that AXA’s heightened emphasis on underwriting discipline and AI reflects a wider shift among global insurers striving to enhance technical profitability amid economic uncertainty and rising climate-related risks. Strengthened data and technology capabilities are expected to power predictive underwriting models and drive greater efficiency across AXA’s international markets.
Preparing for the Next Chapter
Once in effect, AXA’s management committee will comprise 15 members, overseeing the group’s global finance, underwriting, operations, and market divisions. All appointments are subject to regulatory and corporate approvals.
