The Geneva Association, a leading international insurance industry think tank, has appointed Jad Ariss Secretary General, effective 1 March.
Ariss joins The Geneva Association after a distinguished and diverse career of which his multiple senior positions at AXA are a centrepiece.
Ariss joined AXA in 1995 as Chief Financial Officer of AXA Global Risks, and then became Group Head of Investor Relations.
Earlier in his career, Ariss spent six years at McKinsey & Company working on strategy and organisation projects for the financial services industry in Paris, Brussels and Hong Kong.
“The Board is pleased to welcome Jad Ariss to the role of Secretary General,” said Charles Brindamour, Chairman of The Geneva Association.
“With his extensive insurance experience and knowledge of international markets and financial services, Mr Ariss is the right choice to ensure that The Geneva Association is a thought leader on global insurance trends and a strong advocate for our industry.”
Commenting on his appointment, Ariss said, “I am honoured to lead The Geneva Association, the only global membership organisation of insurance CEOs.”
“Since its founding in 1973 it has brought together the leading voices in the insurance industry, thought leaders and policymakers to better understand risks and to promote the unique role of insurance as an enabler of societal progress.”
“I look forward to working with The Geneva Association members, staff and key stakeholders to further the insurance industry’s commitment to finding solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
