Amanda Vaughan, Chief People Officer

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Amanda joined AXA UK & Ireland as the Chief People Officer in August 2025. She brings extensive experience in HR and talent development, having previously held senior HR roles at AXA Partners and AXA Group, including Chief People Officer and Chief Talent & Learning Officer. Most recently, Amanda served as Group General Manager of Culture, Capability & Talent at Westpac Bank in Australia, where she focused on cultivating leadership, driving culture change and developing future-ready skills.

Our Management Committee

Chief Executive Officer

Tara Foley

Tara as Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for oversight of all of AXA's business activities in UK and Ireland

Chief Financial Officer

Henri de la Serve

Henri oversees all financial matters within the business.

Chief Operating Officer

Gwenaël Fourre

Gwenaël joined AXA UK as Chief Operating Officer in March 2024

Chief Risk Officer

Rahul Gumber

Rahul Gumber has been the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for AXA UK & Ireland since early 2025.

Chief People Officer

Amanda Vaughan

Amanda joined AXA UK & Ireland as the Chief People Officer in August 2025.

Chief Customer and Communications Officer

Louise Isaacs

Louise Isaacs has been Chief Customer and Communications Officer for AXA UK & Ireland since 2025.

Chief Executive Officer, AXA Ireland

Marguerite Brosnan

Marguerite oversees AXA’s general insurance business in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Chief Executive Officer, AXA Health

Heather Smith

Heather joined AXA in January 2024 as the CEO of AXA Health.

Chief Executive Officer, AXA Commercial

Jon Walker

Jon is responsible for the development and delivery of strategic plans and objectives within AXA’s Commercial Lines business.

Chief Executive Officer, AXA Retail

Alain Zweibrucker

Alain was appointed Chief Executive of AXA’s retail business in the UK in January 2024.