David Garbutt, Acii
About David Garbutt, Acii
David Garbutt is a Manager of Corporate Strategy in Strategy & Corporate Development at AXA XL, with a background in history and insurance. He has held various strategic roles within AXA XL and XL Catlin, contributing to corporate development and strategic projects.
Current Role at AXA XL
David Garbutt serves as the Manager of Corporate Strategy within the Strategy & Corporate Development team at AXA XL, a division of AXA. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in New York, United States. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives that drive corporate growth and development.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to his current role, David Garbutt worked at AXA XL in various capacities. He served as the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development and as Chief of Staff to the CEO (Interim) for a period of five months in 2020. Additionally, he was a Strategic Projects Analyst in the Central Underwriting Function from 2018 to 2019 and in Strategy & Corporate Development from 2019 to 2020.
Experience at XL Catlin
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 later transitioned to the role of Strategic Projects Analyst in Global Operations, serving from 2015 to 2018. His experiences at XL Catlin laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in corporate strategy.
Education and Expertise
David Garbutt holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Ancient History with Study Abroad from the University of Exeter, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He also studied at Ewha Womans University, where he earned another BA in History from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in Insurance from The Chartered Institute of Insurance, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015.