Paul Ledger
About Paul Ledger
Paul Ledger serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Infrastructure and Security Architecture at AXA XL. He has over two decades of experience in IT infrastructure and security, having held significant roles at UBS and XL Catlin.
Current Role at AXA XL
Paul Ledger serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Infrastructure and Security Architecture at AXA XL since 2022. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and implementation of infrastructure and security architecture initiatives. His responsibilities include partnering with product management and managing a substantial budget of approximately 100 million Swiss francs. Ledger's focus is on enhancing the company's technological capabilities and ensuring robust security measures across the organization.
Previous Experience at UBS
Paul Ledger has held multiple significant roles at UBS, contributing to various aspects of infrastructure engineering. He was the Global Head of Windows Core Infrastructure Engineering from 2009 to 2012 and later served as the Global Head of EUS Core Engineering from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he was the Global Head of EUS Engineering from 2012 to 2014. His tenure at UBS spanned several years and involved managing large teams and budgets, focusing on enhancing the organization's technology infrastructure.
Experience at XL Catlin
At XL Catlin, Paul Ledger worked as an Enterprise Infrastructure and Security Architect from 2017 to 2020. In this position, he was responsible for designing and implementing security architecture and infrastructure solutions. His work contributed to the overall security posture and operational efficiency of the organization during his three-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Paul Ledger studied at the University of Brighton, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with a 2.1 classification from 1994 to 1996. Prior to this, he completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Software Engineering at the same institution from 1992 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering, which supports his extensive career in technology and infrastructure management.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Paul Ledger has led significant initiatives, including the 'Any Any Any' (A3) Workspace Transformation Programme, which aimed at transforming workspace environments. He also developed the End User Workspace strategy, focusing on areas such as End User Experience (EUX), automation, self-service, self-provisioning, cloud solutions, and an 'Evergreen' strategy. These projects reflect his commitment to advancing technology and improving operational efficiencies.