Xiao Chen
About Xiao Chen
Xiao Chen is the Chief of Staff for Asia at AXA XL, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions within the insurance sector. He has played significant roles in major transactions across China and Southeast Asia, leveraging his educational background in business and finance.
Current Role at AXA XL
Xiao Chen serves as Chief of Staff for AXA XL in Asia, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Shanghai, China, he oversees various strategic initiatives within the organization. His role involves coordinating efforts across different departments to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's objectives in the Asia-Pacific region.
Previous Experience in M&A at AXA
Prior to his current role, Xiao Chen worked at AXA in various capacities focused on mergers and acquisitions. He served as M&A Senior Associate from 2015 to 2021, where he was involved in significant transactions, including the strategic disposal of AXA Singapore for €487 million. He also held the position of M&A Analyst for six months in 2015, contributing to the company's growth strategy.
Educational Background
Xiao Chen holds multiple degrees from Ocean University of China, where he studied French language and literature, as well as Business Administration and Management, achieving his Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education in Europe, obtaining an MSc in Business Administration with a focus on Organization, Strategy and Change from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and an MSc in Management from emlyon business school, both completed between 2012 and 2015.
Key Contributions in M&A Transactions
Xiao Chen played a pivotal role in several high-profile mergers and acquisitions. Notably, he was instrumental in the acquisition of a 50% stake in AXA Tianping, a leading foreign property and casualty insurer in China, for €590 million. Additionally, he contributed to the acquisition of a 40% stake in Mandiri AXA General Insurance in Indonesia for €20 million and participated in the merger of non-life and life entities in Singapore and Indonesia.
Early Career Experience
Xiao Chen began his career as a Junior Business Development Manager at ADERLY, focusing on ONLYLYON for eight months in 2013 in the Lyon Area, France. He also gained experience as an Analyst in Transaction Services at KPMG France for five months in 2014, where he developed skills in financial analysis and strategic advisory.