Amit Nagpal
About Amit Nagpal
Amit Nagpal serves as the VP, Head of Program Engagement and Release Management at AXA XL, where he has been instrumental in team management and strategic initiatives since 2021. With a strong background in data governance and extensive experience in managing global teams, he has transitioned from technical roles to gain insights into business functions.
Work at AXA XL
Amit Nagpal currently holds the position of VP, Head of Program Engagement and Release Management at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has been in this role for three years, starting in 2021. Prior to this, he served as Senior Manager, Operational Finance at AXA XL for six years, beginning in 2018. In his roles, he has been responsible for managing both Business As Usual (BAU) operations and strategic initiatives. His responsibilities include team management, which encompasses hiring, training, development, and contractor vendor management.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Amit Nagpal worked at XL Catlin for three years as Sr. Specialist - Data Management and Manager, Operational Finance from 2015 to 2018. He also served as Sr. Data Management Analyst at XL Catlin for two years from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he was employed at IQ Tech Pros as a Software Engineer for five years from 2008 to 2013 and worked as an Assistant Systems Engineer at TCS for two years from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Amit Nagpal earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, studying from 2002 to 2006. He completed his Senior Secondary education at DAV School, Chandigarh, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from 2000 to 2002. He has developed a strong background in data governance, master data management, and data standardization, transitioning from purely technical roles to semi-technical roles to understand business functions better.
Project Management and Leadership
Amit Nagpal has extensive experience in managing globally distributed teams for over 12 years. He has played a key role in significant projects, including the implementation of IFRS-17, an important accounting standard, where he managed projects with multi-million dollar budgets. His leadership skills are evident in his ability to oversee both internal and external teams effectively.