Denise Pagliarulo
About Denise Pagliarulo
Denise Pagliarulo serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Finance for North America at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in finance and auditing, having previously worked in various roles at American Safety Insurance, Brait, and Deloitte.
Work at AXIS Capital
Denise Pagliarulo currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Finance for North America at AXIS Capital. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the organization. Prior to her current role, she worked as Vice President of Finance at AXIS Capital from 2012 to 2019, where she was involved in various financial management activities.
Previous Experience in Finance
Denise Pagliarulo has extensive experience in the finance sector. Before joining AXIS Capital, she worked at Deloitte as an Audit Senior Manager from 2004 to 2011, where she managed audit engagements and provided advisory services. She also served as CFO for Private Equity Funds II & III at Brait from 2002 to 2004, overseeing financial operations and fund management. Additionally, she worked at American Safety Insurance as Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit for one year in 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Denise Pagliarulo studied at the University of South Africa, where she earned a BCompt Honors degree in Accounting. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in finance and audit, equipping her with the necessary skills to excel in financial management and oversight.
Career Timeline
Denise Pagliarulo's career spans several key positions in finance and audit. She began her career at Brait as CFO for Private Equity Funds II & III from 2002 to 2004. Following that, she spent seven years at Deloitte as an Audit Senior Manager. She then transitioned to AXIS Capital, where she worked as Vice President of Finance from 2012 to 2019 before becoming the Senior Vice President and Head of Finance for North America.