Vanessa Leemans
About Vanessa Leemans
Vanessa Leemans serves as the Head of Cyber UK & Lloyd's at AXA XL, bringing extensive experience in cyber insurance and risk management within the London market. She has held various leadership roles at Aon and possesses a strong balance of strategic and operational skills.
Current Role at AXA XL
Vanessa Leemans serves as the Head of Cyber UK & Lloyd's at AXA XL. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her extensive knowledge of cyber insurance and risk management. Based in London, England, she leads initiatives that address the evolving landscape of cyber threats and insurance solutions.
Professional Experience at Aon
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Leemans worked at Aon in various leadership positions. From 2020 to 2022, she was the Chief Broking Officer for Cyber Solutions in EMEA/UK. She also served as Chief Operating Officer for Global Cyber Insurance Solutions from 2016 to 2018 and as Chief Commercial Officer for Cyber Solutions EMEA/UK from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Aon spanned six years, during which she developed a strong expertise in cyber insurance.
Educational Background
Vanessa Leemans has a robust educational background. She studied at Université de Namur, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws from 1996 to 1998. She furthered her education at KU Leuven, obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from 1998 to 2001 and a MSc in Business Economics from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Regina Caeli lyceum, focusing on Latin-Mathematics from 1990 to 1996.
Leadership Style and Skills
Vanessa Leemans is recognized for her collaborative and team-oriented approach to leadership. She possesses a strong balance of strategic and operational skills, which are complemented by her technical acumen. This combination enables her to effectively navigate the complexities of the cyber insurance market.