Caroline Riddy
About Caroline Riddy
Caroline Riddy serves as the Group Company Secretary and Corporate Counsel at AXA UK plc, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in law, having previously worked as a Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright and gained her education in English Language and Literature from the University of Nottingham.
Work at AXA UK
Caroline Riddy serves as the Group Company Secretary and Corporate Counsel at AXA UK plc. She has held this position since 2020. In addition to her role as Group Company Secretary, she also functions as Senior Counsel at AXA UK, a position she has maintained since 2012. Her responsibilities include overseeing corporate governance and providing legal counsel within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Riddy completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature at the University of Nottingham from 1996 to 1999. She furthered her legal education at the College of Law in Guildford, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in corporate governance and legal counsel.
Background
Caroline Riddy attended Beaconsfield High School from 1992 to 1996. Following her secondary education, she pursued higher education in English Language and Literature, which laid the foundation for her subsequent legal studies. Her career began in the legal sector, where she gained extensive experience before her current roles at AXA UK.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA UK, Caroline Riddy worked at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Senior Associate from 2002 to 2012. Her experience includes a secondment to the Enforcement Division of the Financial Conduct Authority from 2004 to 2005. These roles provided her with significant expertise in legal matters relevant to corporate governance and compliance.