Catherine Carlyon
About Catherine Carlyon
Catherine Carlyon serves as the Country Manager for Australia at AXA XL, having held the position since 2021. She has extensive experience in claims management, previously working at XL Catlin and KPMG across various roles and locations.
Current Role at AXA XL
Catherine Carlyon serves as the Country Manager for Australia at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2021, operating from Sydney, New South Wales. In her role, she oversees the strategic direction and operational management of AXA XL's activities in the Australian market.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Before joining AXA XL, Catherine Carlyon worked at XL Catlin in various capacities. She served as the Head of Claims for Asia Pacific from 2017 to 2021, and prior to that, she was the Chief of Staff for Global Claims from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of VP, Global Claims Management from 2006 to 2015. Her tenure at XL Catlin spanned over a decade, during which she contributed to the company's claims management strategies.
Professional Background at KPMG
Catherine Carlyon began her career at KPMG, where she worked as a Senior Manager from 1996 to 2006. Her role involved various responsibilities across multiple locations, including Bristol, Sydney, Chicago, and London. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in management and consulting within the financial services sector.
Education and Qualifications
Catherine Carlyon studied Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in 1996. Additionally, she is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having achieved the ACA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.