Yesterday, at AXA’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Paris, shareholders “overwhelmingly” voted in favour of renewing Thomas Buberl’s mandate as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the global insurer for a four-year term.
Buberl took over as a Director and CEO of AXA on September 1st, 2016, and was reappointed in April 2022 for a four-year term which expired at yesterday’s meeting. The second reappointment by the Board of Directors means Buberl will remain CEO until his mandate expires in 2030.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted with the strong support of our shareholders regarding the proposal to renew Thomas Buberl’s mandate. This renewal will allow the Group to continue with its growth strategy and keep improving its performance,” said Antoine Gosset-Grainville, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AXA.
Buberl said: “I would like to thank the shareholders and the members of our Board of Directors once again for their continued support and trust. Following another year of very strong performance, AXA remains particularly well-positioned to generate sustainable, long-term value for its shareholders.
“As I take up my new mandate, I’m focused on delivering our current plan, energized by the profitable growth opportunities in front of us, and confident the Group is well positioned for sustainable success going forward.”
At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the mandate of Ewout Steenbergen as a Director was renewed for a four-year term, Rachel Picard as a Director for a three-year term, and Gérald Harlin for a two-year term, while Philomena Colatrella was appointed as a Director for a three-year term.
“I would also like to welcome to our Board Philomena Colatrella. I am pleased that our Board can benefit from her extensive experience as former CEO of an insurance group,” said Gosset-Grainville.
Following yesterday’s meeting, AXA’s Board is comprised of 14 members.
The Shareholders’ Meeting also approved the consolidated and parent company financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year, and the payment of a dividend of €2.32 per share.
