David Garbutt
About David Garbutt
David Garbutt serves as the Climate Strategy Manager at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in corporate strategy and development, with previous roles at AXA XL and XL Catlin spanning nearly a decade.
Work at AXA XL
David Garbutt currently holds the position of Climate Strategy Manager at AXA XL, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served in various capacities within the organization, including Manager of Corporate Strategy in Strategy & Corporate Development from 2020 to 2022. He also worked as Head of Strategy & Corporate Development and Chief of Staff to the CEO (Interim) for five months in 2020. His experience at AXA XL includes roles as a Strategic Projects Analyst in multiple departments, contributing to both corporate strategy and underwriting functions.
Education and Expertise
David Garbutt earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Ancient History with Study Abroad from the University of Exeter, studying from 2008 to 2012. He also studied at Ewha Womans University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Diploma in Insurance from The Chartered Institute of Insurance between 2013 and 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate strategy and climate initiatives.
Background
David Garbutt began his career at XL Catlin, where he worked as a Business Management Graduate Trainee in Enterprise Shared Services from 2013 to 2015. He progressed to the role of Strategic Projects Analyst in Global Operations from 2015 to 2018. His experience at XL Catlin laid the foundation for his subsequent roles at AXA XL, where he has focused on strategy and corporate development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David Garbutt has held several strategic roles that have contributed to the development of corporate strategies within AXA XL and XL Catlin. His work has spanned various functions, including corporate strategy, underwriting, and project analysis. His current focus as Climate Strategy Manager reflects a commitment to addressing climate-related challenges within the insurance industry.