AXA UK&I has made two new appointments to its Management Committee

AXA UK & Ireland has made two new appointments to its Management Committee
Amanda Vaughan joins as Chief People Officer while Louise Isaacs takes the role of Chief Customer & Communications Officer

AXA UK & Ireland has announced two new senior appointments. Amanda Vaughan joins as Chief People Officer while Louise Isaacs takes the role of Chief Customer & Communications Officer, where she will look after Customer, Communications, Brand and Sustainability. Both appointments will be members of AXA UK & Ireland’s Management Committee, reporting to Tara Foley, CEO of AXA UK & Ireland.

Louise joined the insurer in July and Amanda took up her role mid-August, returning to AXA where she previously worked for almost 12 years in senior HR roles including Chief People Officer at AXA Partners and Chief Talent & Learning Officer at AXA Group.

Most recently, Amanda held the position Group General Manager, Culture Capability & Talent, at Westpac Bank in Australia. She is focused on equipping people with the skills and capabilities needed for today and the future, driving culture change and talent development, with a particular focus on leadership.

Amanda replaces Suzanne Scott, who is leaving the business after 10 years.

Louise brings over 20 years’ international experience in marketing & communications and customer strategy across B2C and B2B including senior roles at Barclays, Cigna and American Express. She is relentless in her focus on the customer and has a passion for helping organisations put customers at the centre of everything they do.

I am thrilled to welcome two new appointments to my senior leadership team and I’m sure their knowledge and experience will bring fresh insights and energy.

In returning to AXA, Amanda’s understanding of our company culture will be invaluable and her expertise in leadership development and equipping people with skills for the future will be a real asset.

Louise’s drive to deliver for customers is central to who we are at AXA UK & Ireland. She will be instrumental in shaping how we bring this focus to life through our customer and communications teams, and in influencing the organisation more widely to create meaningful impact for our customers.

I’d also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Suzanne for her contribution over the past decade. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace has truly shaped who we are today.

Tara Foley, CEO at AXA UK & Ireland

Returning to AXA feels like coming home. The values and culture here are truly inspiring, and I'm excited to help shape a workforce ready for the future - one that's equipped with the skills and capabilities to thrive. I look forward to working with our talented teams as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.

Amanda Vaughan

I am delighted to have joined AXA UK - a company I have long admired. I am really excited about contributing to the future success of the organisation by shaping how we connect with our customers and stakeholders, enhancing our brand and reputation, and supporting the delivery of our strategic priorities.

Louise Isaacs

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About AXA UK

AXA Insurance UK plc registered in England and Wales under registered number 078950 and authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority under Financial Conduct Authority registration number 202312. Registered office is 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG.

AXA UK is part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, with 147,000 employees serving 94 million clients in 50 countries. In 2023, IFRS revenues amounted to Euro 102.7 billion and underlying earnings to Euro 7.6 billion. AXA had Euro 844 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023.

In the UK & Ireland, AXA operates through a number of business units including: AXA Insurance, AXA Health and AXA Ireland. AXA UK & Ireland employs around 10,000 staff.

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AXA UK & Ireland announces two appointments to Management Committee