People
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“When you work outside your comfort zone, you realise you can do this”
Women in Transformation
20 January 2022
AXA Ireland’s Chief Operating Officer Aisling Hayes shares how she came to be a leader, how she balances a busy work and home life, the importance of creating an environment where everyone can thrive and what innovation means to her and her team.
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“It’s exciting to work on key innovation areas and solve challenges”
Women in Transformation
5 January 2022
Claims Transformation Director Melanie Kill talks about her award-winning team and how they support customers, why she wants to tear up any barriers for women entering the insurance industry, and the importance of developing her diverse team.
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