The insurance division of AXA’s property & casualty and specialty risk division, AXA XL, has appointed Sylvie Gleises as Country Manager, Singapore, effective September 1st, 2021.
Currently, Gleises serves as Global Head of Revenue Synergies and Head of Client Management for APAC & Europe at AXA XL.
In her new role, which is subject to regulatory approval, she takes on oversight of the insurance operations and will drive AXA XL’s go-to-market strategy in Singapore.
Based in Singapore, Gleises will report to Gilles Fromageot, Regional Manager for Asia, AXA XL.
Xavier Veyry, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) APAC & Europe at AXA XL, commented: “Today’s businesses are faced with challenging economic conditions and evolving risks. The latest World Economic Forum Global Risks Report highlights extreme weather, climate action failure and human environmental damage as three of the top risks by likelihood.
“Clients need to look beyond current risks to ensure they are prepared for the risks of tomorrow, and there have never been more opportunities for AXA XL to partner with and make a difference to our clients and brokers.”
“Sylvie’s extensive experience across different business functions and her client focused approach position her ideally to lead our presence in Singapore and work closely with our clients and brokers. I look forward to Sylvie bringing her passion and entrepreneurial spirit to the role,” he continued.
Gleises joined AXA back in 2006 and since then has held numerous strategic roles, including Chief of Staff to the Group’s former Chairman and CEO, Henri de Castries, CEO for Continental Europe and, Global Head of Distribution & Marketing for AXA Art.
AXA has also announced that Kevin Leong, who currently serves as Country Leader for AXA XL in Singapore, Managing Director for AXA Singapore Commercial Lines and Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for AXA Asian Markets, will be leaving the firm to pursue other opportunities.
