Tracy Garrad awarded Freedom of the City of London

Tracy Garrad, AXA Health CEO, awarded Freedom of the City of London

Tracy Garrad, CEO at AXA Health and Executive Sponsor for Diversity & Inclusion at AXA UK, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London – one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in existence today

1 September 2022

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Tracy Garrad, CEO at AXA Health, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London
The award acknowledges Tracy’s work to improve diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
The Freedom of the City of London is one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies and dates back to the thirteenth century

Tracy was nominated by Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny and Lady Mayoress Amanda Keaveny in recognition of her efforts to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces, particularly in terms of social mobility. The award acknowledges Tracy’s dedication and passion for creating opportunities for all, irrespective of background.

She was presented with a certificate during a ceremony at Chamberlain’s Court, Guildhall on Tuesday 30 August.

I’m extremely honoured and humbled to receive this award. It’s particularly special as it recognises the work I’ve done, and continue to do, to make the workplace fairer, more diverse and open to all, particularly in terms of social mobility, which is something very close to my heart. Thank you to all those who continue to support me in my endeavours – this will spur me on to continue making positive changes which benefit us all.

Tracy Garrad, CEO, AXA Health and Executive Sponsor for D&I for AXA UK

The Lady Mayoress and I are delighted to nominate Tracy for the Freedom of the City of London, which is one of our oldest and proudest traditions, dating back to the thirteenth century.

Tracy’s sterling work to promote diversity and inclusivity, both, in her role as CEO at AXA Health and as a member of the City Corporation-run socio-economic taskforce, mark her out as a positive role model in business and deserves to be recognised by the award of the Freedom.

I hope that Tracy and her guests enjoyed attending the ceremony at Guildhall, and Amanda and I are very happy to send our warmest wishes and congratulations to her.

Vincent Keaveny, Lord Mayor of the City of London

One of the City of London’s ancient traditions, the Freedom is believed to have begun in 1237 and enabled recipients, who were also required to join a Livery Company, to carry out their trade.

As well as being nominated for, or applying for, the Freedom, it is also offered by the City of London Corporation to individuals as a way of paying tribute to their outstanding contribution to London or public life, or to celebrate a very significant achievement.

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