Ioana M. Dima West
About Ioana M. Dima West
Ioana M. Dima West is a Senior Manager specializing in Science and Climate Change at AXA XL in London, England, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in climate science, having held various leadership roles at Willis Re and AIR Worldwide, and holds advanced degrees in Atmospheric Science and Atmospheric Physics.
Work at AXA XL
Ioana M. Dima West has been serving as Senior Manager - Science / Climate Change at AXA XL since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating scientific research and climate change strategies into the company's operations. Based in London, she has contributed to AXA XL's initiatives aimed at addressing climate-related risks and enhancing resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Previous Experience at Willis Re
Prior to her current position, Ioana M. Dima West worked at Willis Re for several years in various roles. She held the position of Executive Director / Climate Change Lead / Head of Model Research and Evaluation from 2018 to 2021. Before that, she served as Divisional Director / Lead Atmospheric Scientist / Head of Model Research and Evaluation from 2016 to 2018, and as Divisional Director / Senior Atmospheric Scientist from 2014 to 2016. Her work focused on climate change modeling and evaluation during her tenure.
Career at AIR Worldwide
Ioana M. Dima West began her career at AIR Worldwide, where she worked from 2006 to 2014. Initially, she served as Research Scientist / Developer - Catastrophe Models for six years in Boston. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Research Scientist / Consultant - Climate Change and Catastrophe-Modeling in London for two years. Her work involved developing and analyzing catastrophe models with a focus on climate change impacts.
Education and Expertise
Ioana M. Dima West holds a PhD and MSc in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington, where she studied from 1999 to 2005. She also earned an MSc and BSc in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics / Physics from the University of Bucharest, completing her studies there from 1991 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in atmospheric sciences and climate research.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
After completing her doctoral studies, Ioana M. Dima West worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Washington from 2005 to 2006. This role allowed her to further develop her research skills in atmospheric science, contributing to her expertise in climate change and its implications.