Katy Schoenbeck Lack
About Katy Schoenbeck Lack
Katy Schoenbeck Lack serves as the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, having held key positions at various financial and insurance firms.
Current Role at AXA XL
Katy Schoenbeck Lack serves as the Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2019. In this role, she oversees the delivery of the divisional strategic cycle, which includes strategy development, goal setting, execution planning, and accountability. Additionally, she acts as Chief of Staff to the AXA XL CEO, providing support to the executive leadership team. Her responsibilities also include embedding sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the overall strategy of AXA XL.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to her current position, Katy Schoenbeck Lack held multiple roles at XL Catlin. She served as the Head of M&A from 2016 to 2019, where she was responsible for managing mergers and acquisitions. Before that, she worked as Vice President of M&A from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure at XL Catlin contributed to her extensive experience in corporate development and strategic planning within the insurance sector.
Career at ACE
Katy Schoenbeck Lack worked at ACE for six years, from 2008 to 2014, as Assistant Vice President of Global Corporate Development. In this role, she was involved in various corporate development initiatives that supported the company's strategic objectives. Her experience at ACE helped to build her expertise in global corporate strategies and development.
Analyst Role at Banc of America Securities LLC
Katy Schoenbeck Lack began her career as an Analyst at Banc of America Securities LLC, where she worked from 2005 to 2008. This role provided her with foundational experience in financial analysis and corporate finance, setting the stage for her future roles in corporate development and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Katy Schoenbeck Lack earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Decision Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University - Columbia Business School, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning and corporate development.