Mark Houghton
About Mark Houghton
Mark Houghton serves as the Head of Specialty for Asia at AXA XL and has extensive experience in the banking and insurance sectors. He has held various leadership roles at notable institutions, including National Australia Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, and has been involved with Variety, the Children's Charity as Chairman & Chief Barker since 2015.
Current Role at AXA XL
Mark Houghton serves as the Head of Specialty for Asia at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2020. In this role, he oversees various specialty insurance products and strategies across the Asia Pacific region. His leadership focuses on enhancing AXA XL's offerings in political risk, credit, and bond insurance, ensuring that the company meets the evolving needs of its clients.
Previous Experience at AXA XL
Prior to his current position, Mark Houghton worked at AXA XL as the Regional Product Leader for Political Risk, Credit & Bond in the Asia Pacific from 2012 to 2020. During this time, he was responsible for developing and managing insurance products tailored to the unique risks faced by clients in these sectors across the region.
Career at National Australia Bank
Mark Houghton began his career at National Australia Bank, where he held the position of Credit Analyst in Corporate & Institutional Banking from 1998 to 2004. He later transitioned to a Senior Relationship Manager role at the same bank for 11 months in 2010, where he focused on managing client relationships and financial solutions.
Experience at Standard Chartered Bank
From 2010 to 2012, Mark Houghton worked at Standard Chartered Bank as Director of Liability & RWA Management in Singapore. In this capacity, he managed risk-weighted assets and contributed to the bank's financial strategies, enhancing its operational efficiency and compliance.
Educational Background
Mark Houghton studied at Curtin University from 1997 to 2000, where he earned a degree in Economics & Management. This educational foundation has supported his career in finance and banking, providing him with essential skills in economic analysis and management principles.