Catherine Davies
About Catherine Davies
Catherine Davies serves as the Chief of Staff to the Global COO at AXA XL, having held various leadership roles within the AXA Group since 2009. She has a strong legal background and extensive experience in operations and project management.
Current Role at AXA XL
Catherine Davies serves as Chief of Staff to the Global COO at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the Global COO in strategic initiatives and operational management. Her position involves coordinating various projects and ensuring alignment across departments to achieve organizational goals. Based in London, England, she has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency within the company.
Previous Experience at AXA
Catherine Davies has held multiple positions within AXA, contributing to various aspects of the organization. She worked at AXA Liabilities Managers as Legal Counsel from 2009 to 2010 and later as Transactional Claims Manager from 2010 to 2013. She transitioned to AXA UK, where she served as Head of Operations Real Estate Specialty from 2016 to 2018, followed by Head of Claims PMO from 2019 to 2021, and Head of Travel Operations in 2021. Her roles have encompassed leadership in operations and claims management.
Educational Background
Catherine Davies studied at Anglia Ruskin University, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hons from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her legal education by completing the Legal Practice Course in 2004. Additionally, she attended Colchester Sixth Form College from 1997 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal and operational roles within the insurance industry.
Certifications and Professional Development
Catherine Davies is a certified Prince 2 Practitioner, which she obtained in 2014, demonstrating her proficiency in project management methodologies. She has also been a Lean Practitioner since 2016, indicating her expertise in process improvement techniques. These certifications reflect her commitment to professional development and her ability to implement effective management strategies.
Legal Career Foundation
Before joining AXA, Catherine Davies worked at Capita Insurance Services as a Legal Adviser/Solicitor from 2004 to 2009. She was admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales in 2006. This legal background has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex regulatory environments and contribute to the legal aspects of her roles within AXA.