Alexandre Rizos
About Alexandre Rizos
Alexandre Rizos serves as the Communications Director for Europe, Innovation, Data & Technology at AXA XL, where he also leads global social media efforts. He has extensive experience in communications across the banking, investment, and insurance sectors, and has held various roles in notable organizations throughout his career.
Current Role at AXA XL
Alexandre Rizos serves as the Communications Director — Europe, Innovation, Data & Technology and Global Lead for Social Media at AXA XL. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid arrangement based in London, England. In this role, he oversees the company's social media strategy and execution on a global scale, focusing on enhancing communication and engagement across various platforms.
Previous Experience in Communications
Prior to his current role, Alexandre Rizos worked at AXA XL as Communications Director for Europe from 2019 to 2023. His career includes significant positions at XL Catlin, where he served as Senior Manager - Communications, International, and Communications Manager for France & Benelux. He also held roles at Lloyds Banking Group - North America as Assistant Vice President, Group Communications, and at Natixis as Junior Communications Manager.
Educational Background
Alexandre Rizos has a strong educational foundation in communications and marketing. He studied at Ecole Alsacienne from 1999 to 2005. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications from ISCOM from 2005 to 2007. He then completed a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a major in Advertising at CELSA Paris-Sorbonne from 2007 to 2009, followed by a Master's degree in Marketing with a major in Branding at CELSA Paris-Sorbonne from 2010 to 2011.
Professional Affiliations
Alexandre Rizos acts as the UK Ambassador for the CELSA Sorbonne University Alumni Association. In this capacity, he fosters connections and engagement among alumni in the UK. He has held this ambassadorial role since 2022, contributing to the community by promoting networking opportunities and collaboration among graduates.
Expertise in Media Relations
Alexandre Rizos possesses extensive experience in media relations and communications, particularly within the banking, investment, and insurance sectors. His focus is on connecting people and ideas, which has been a consistent theme throughout his career. This expertise has been demonstrated in various roles, including his time at Societe Generale New York as Internal Communications Manager and Advertising & Brand Manager.