Simon White
About Simon White
Simon White serves as the UK & Lloyd's Market Business Transformation Lead at AXA XL, where he has played a key role in implementing regulatory initiatives and market transformation projects. He holds an MBA in Finance from Alliance Manchester Business School and has extensive experience in financial management across various roles in the financial services sector.
Work at AXA XL
Simon White serves as the UK & Lloyd's Market Business Transformation Lead at AXA XL, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the implementation of regulatory and governance initiatives as part of the Business Transformation team. Previously, he worked as Chief of Staff for the Art, Specie, and Bloodstock divisions at AXA XL for 10 months in 2020. His responsibilities included managing significant transformation projects, such as the Future at Lloyd's/Blueprint 2 initiatives and overseeing the sale of the UK Private client business.
Education and Expertise
Simon White holds an MBA in Finance from Alliance Manchester Business School, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a BSc in Business Economics from the University of Leicester, completing his studies from 1993 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in financial management and business transformation within the insurance sector.
Background
Before joining AXA XL, Simon White accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector. He worked at Calyon Financial (now Newedge Group) in various roles, including Management Accountant and Financial Analyst from 2000 to 2003, and later as Deputy Financial Controller from 2003 to 2006. He also served as Financial Controller at Calyon Financial from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he was the Chief Financial Officer for the NEMEA Region at AXA ART from 2008 to 2015.
Achievements
Simon White has been instrumental in leading key transformation initiatives within the UK & Lloyd's Market at AXA XL. His involvement in the Future at Lloyd's/Blueprint 2 market transformation projects highlights his commitment to driving change within the industry. Furthermore, he managed the sale of the UK Private client business, showcasing his capability in overseeing significant business unit transformations.