Martin Preston
About Martin Preston
Martin Preston is a Data Quality Manager at AXA XL in London, England, with over 15 years of experience in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. He has held various roles in data governance and business systems support, contributing to his deep understanding of business processes and stakeholder management.
Work at AXA XL
Martin Preston has been serving as a Data Quality Manager at AXA XL since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the integrity and quality of data within the organization. His position is based in London, England, and he has accumulated three years of experience in this capacity. AXA XL is a division of AXA, known for its expertise in insurance and risk management.
Professional Experience
Martin Preston has over 15 years of experience in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. Prior to his current role at AXA XL, he held several positions in data governance and business systems support. He worked as a Business Systems Support Analyst at Argenta Private Capital Limited from 2011 to 2015 and as a Data Governance Lead at HX from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Data Governance Manager at Neon from 2015 to 2018 and as a MI and Systems Analyst at Amlin from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Martin Preston studied at Emerson Park School and later attended Havering Group Training College, where he achieved an NVQ Level 2 in IT. He also studied Business Analysis at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, earning an International Diploma in 2018. Additionally, he completed a GNVQ in Business Studies at Havering Sixth Form College. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT, vendor management, data analysis, and data governance.
Background in Data Governance
Martin Preston has a strong background in data governance, having worked with leading data governance software and platforms, including Collibra, Ataccama, Reltio, and Outsystems. His roles have involved significant stakeholder management and a deep understanding of business processes and delivery. This expertise has been developed through various positions across different organizations within the insurance sector.
Early Career
Before transitioning into the insurance industry, Martin Preston spent five years at Deloitte, where he focused on customer technologies. His early career also includes a role as a Finance Administrator at the London Borough of Havering from 1998 to 2001 and as a Technology Team Administrator at Deloitte from 2001 to 2006. These positions contributed to his foundational skills in business systems and technology.