Vanessa Karvela
About Vanessa Karvela
Vanessa Karvela serves as the Head of Strategy and COO of International Reinsurance at AXA XL, a position she has held since 2023. She has an extensive background in finance and strategy, with degrees from Sciences Po and INSEAD, and has held various roles within AXA XL and Dexia over her career.
Current Role at AXA XL
Vanessa Karvela serves as the Head of Strategy and COO for International Reinsurance at AXA XL. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of the international reinsurance division. Her role is based in Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Previous Positions at AXA XL
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Karvela held multiple positions at AXA XL. She was Chief of Staff in the CEO office from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as Director of Client Management & Business Development for the APAC and Europe regions from 2021 to 2024. She also worked as Chief of Staff for the Client and Country Management Division from 2018 to 2020, focusing on distribution and marketing activities.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Karvela has a strong educational background. She earned a Master's Degree in Finance & Strategy from Sciences Po, studying there from 2005 to 2007. She also holds an MBA from INSEAD, which she completed in 2014. Her undergraduate studies were at The American College of Greece, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from 2000 to 2004.
Experience at Dexia
Before joining AXA XL, Vanessa Karvela worked at Dexia. She was a Senior Manager in the International Business Department from 2011 to 2013. Earlier, she served as a Business Development Manager for Greece from 2007 to 2009. Her roles at Dexia contributed to her expertise in international business and client management.