Tom Elser
About Tom Elser
Tom Elser serves as the Communications & Marketing Senior Manager at AXA XL, where he develops marketing and communications strategies to support business units across multiple regions. He has a diverse educational background in communications and extensive experience in marketing roles within the insurance sector.
Work at AXA XL
Tom Elser has been serving as the Communications & Marketing Senior Manager at AXA XL since 2020. In this role, he supports various business units in achieving their objectives through comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. He provides both strategic and tactical communications guidance to enhance organizational functions across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Elser is part of the International Communications & Marketing team, which focuses on building and protecting AXA XL's reputation.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Prior to his current position, Tom Elser worked at XL Catlin for six years as the Marketing & Communications Supervisor for Continental Europe and Asia from 2004 to 2010. He later held the role of Communications & Marketing Manager for five months in 2018. Additionally, he served as Senior Associate/Senior Project Manager for Communications & Marketing - International from 2011 to 2018. His extensive experience at XL Catlin contributed to his expertise in communications and marketing within the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Tom Elser holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Communications Management from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art, which he completed in 2013. He also participated in the Program for International Students at the University of South Carolina in 1995. Elser further enhanced his skills through the Global Development Program (GDP) at XL Group, completing an internal talent pool training program in 2008. His academic background includes studies in Media Science, Journalism, and English Literature at the Université de Fribourg.
Background
Tom Elser's educational journey began at Kantonsschule Kreuzlingen, where he achieved Matura with a focus on languages, including Latin, from 1990 to 1994. He then pursued higher education in various institutions, gaining diverse knowledge and skills that have supported his career in communications and marketing. His international experience and education have equipped him to effectively manage communications strategies across different regions.