Sharon Nolan
About Sharon Nolan
Sharon Nolan serves as the Head of Finance, Accounting, and Operations at AXIS Capital, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience at AXIS Capital in various financial roles and a solid educational background in Economics and Accounting, she has built a notable career in finance.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
Sharon Nolan serves as the Head of Finance - Accounting and Operations at AXIS Capital. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In her current role, she oversees financial operations and accounting functions within the organization, contributing to the strategic financial management of the company.
Previous Positions at AXIS Capital
Sharon Nolan has held multiple positions at AXIS Capital over the years. She worked as the VP Controller for AXIS Specialty Europe from 2008 to 2013 and as the Financial Controller for EMEA from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the AVP Controller for AXIS Specialty Europe from 2003 to 2008 and as the VP Finance Director for Close & Control from 2014 to 2017. Her extensive experience at AXIS Capital spans nearly two decades.
Educational Background
Sharon Nolan studied at University College Cork, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and a Higher Diploma in Accounting and Information Systems from 1988 to 1992. She furthered her education at Dublin Business School, obtaining ACCA certification between 1995 and 1997. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance and accounting.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive tenure at AXIS Capital, Sharon Nolan worked as an Administrator at Pobal Teo from 1995 to 1999. This early experience contributed to her professional development and understanding of administrative functions within organizations.
Additional Education
Sharon Nolan completed her secondary education at Vocational School Waterville from 1983 to 1988. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent studies in economics and accounting.