Dan Bendavid
About Dan Bendavid
Dan Bendavid serves as the Global Innovation Lead at AXA XL, where he leads a team focused on implementing innovation initiatives. He has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having held various leadership roles at AXA and worked at McKinsey & Company and AT Kearney.
Current Role at AXA XL
Dan Bendavid serves as the Global Innovation Lead at AXA XL, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a global team of innovation experts focused on implementing targeted initiatives that drive the company's innovation strategy. His work involves collaborating with external partners to enhance AXA XL's offerings and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at AXA
Prior to his current role, Dan Bendavid held several positions at AXA. He was the Head of Claims for AXA Asia from 2014 to 2018, where he managed claims operations in Hong Kong. Following that, he served as the Head of Operations for the Affinity platform and Marketplace at AXA Next from 2018 to 2020. He also worked as the Head of P&C at the Business Innovation Center within AXA Next from 2020 to 2023.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Dan Bendavid worked as an Engagement Manager in the Financial Institutions Group at McKinsey & Company from 2006 to 2010. During his tenure in Paris, he contributed to various projects that focused on financial institutions, enhancing his expertise in the sector.
Career at AT Kearney
Dan Bendavid's career includes a five-year tenure at AT Kearney, where he worked as an Associate from 2000 to 2005 in Paris. His experience at AT Kearney provided him with a solid foundation in management consulting, which he later applied in his roles at AXA and McKinsey.
Education and Expertise
Dan Bendavid earned a Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Finance, and Marketing with an Entrepreneur Path focus from CentraleSupélec, studying from 1997 to 2000. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of innovation and management in the insurance industry.