- Tara Foley will take up the role of AXA UK & Ireland Chief Executive Officer on 1 September
- Tara joined AXA UK & Ireland as Chief Executive Officer of AXA UK Retail Insurance in November 2020
- Tara succeeds Claudio Gienal who has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer for AXA European Markets and Health
AXA has today announced the appointment of Tara Foley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AXA UK & Ireland.
Tara will officially take on her new role on 1 September after almost three years as CEO of AXA UK Retail Insurance.
In her new role, Tara will be responsible for implementing AXA UK & Ireland's 2024 to 2026 Strategy, as well as leading the executive team and having oversight of the UK and Ireland business units.
During Tara’s time as CEO of AXA UK Retail Insurance, she has overseen a number of key projects, including the launch of digital disrupter Moja and the delivery of a comprehensive transformation programme which has led to further improvements for customers and employees.
Prior to joining AXA, Tara was at Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) for 12 years, most recently as Managing Director of the Bank of Scotland. At LBG, Tara held a range of positions throughout the group both in banking and insurance with a particular focus on customer experience and innovation. Prior to LBG Tara held roles at Deutsche Bank and Accenture.
Tara succeeds Claudio Gienal who has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer for AXA European Markets and Health. In his new position he will be delivering on a key strand of AXA’s strategic, operational and financial ambition by driving business and technological transformation. He will also oversee and drive the global Business Communities, bringing together experts from across AXA to share best practice and develop approaches and assets. Claudio will be taking on this role on 1 September and will remain with AXA UK & Ireland until this time to support a smooth transition.
Tara Foley’s appointment is subject to regulatory approval.