Gemma Watson
About Gemma Watson
Gemma Watson serves as the IoT Lead at AXA XL, where she focuses on enhancing IoT capabilities for underwriters and clients. She has a background in law and project management, with experience in managing teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
Work at AXA XL
Gemma Watson serves as the IoT Lead at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities that enhance the services provided to underwriters, clients, and operational teams. She collaborates with senior stakeholders in risk engineering, underwriting, and operations to create minimum viable products (MVPs) for validation and scaling. Her work aims to integrate innovative technologies into the company's offerings, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Gemma Watson has a solid educational background in law and related fields. She studied at the University of Liverpool, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in English and History from 2007 to 2010. She then pursued further legal studies at City University London, completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from 2010 to 2011. Following this, she attended the University of Law (College of Law) and achieved the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2011 to 2012. This educational foundation supports her expertise in managing projects and leading initiatives in technology and law.
Background
Prior to her current position at AXA XL, Gemma Watson held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Legal Executive at Severn Trent Water from 2012 to 2014. Following that, she served as a Graduate Trainee in Project Management and Transitions from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she was the Lead for AR/VR/MR, Drones & IoT from 2017 to 2019, where she managed a team of four direct reports, including graduate scheme candidates, guiding them through their early career stages.
Professional Experience
Gemma Watson has accumulated significant professional experience in various roles within the technology and legal sectors. Her career includes positions that focus on project management and technology integration. At AXA XL, she has been instrumental in building IoT capabilities, while her previous roles involved leadership in emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and drones. This diverse experience equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and technological aspects of her work.