Arwel Llyr
About Arwel Llyr
Arwel Llyr serves as the Global Head of Total Rewards at AXA XL, bringing extensive experience in employee communications and performance management. He has held various senior roles in reward and compensation across multiple financial and pharmaceutical institutions over the past two decades.
Work at AXA XL
Arwel Llyr serves as the Global Head of Total Rewards at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years. His role involves overseeing total rewards strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Reward Management
Prior to his current role, Arwel Llyr accumulated extensive experience in reward management across various financial institutions. He worked at Aviva as the Group Reward & Performance Director from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles include Group Reward Manager at Standard Chartered Bank from 2006 to 2009 and Vice President, EMEA Compensation at Credit Suisse from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Arwel Llyr holds a BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management from the University of South Wales, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His expertise encompasses employee communications, performance management, and the design and administration of share and benefit plans. He specializes in governance and regulatory reward within the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
Background in Compensation and Benefits
Arwel Llyr has a strong background in compensation and benefits, having held various positions that required expertise in these areas. He worked as a Compensation Adviser at GlaxoSmithKline from 2001 to 2003 and as Compensation & Benefits Manager at Syngenta AG from 2004 to 2005. His experience includes conducting equal pay reviews and salary benchmarking.
Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
Arwel Llyr has significant experience related to mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the context of HR functions. His roles have involved integrating reward strategies during organizational changes, ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards.