AXA Insurance Singapore announced that Julien Callard will take on the new role of Managing Director, Retail and Health, effective immediately. In this newly expanded role, Julien will lead the Retail and Health strategic business unit, with responsibility for driving the continued growth of AXA’s retail business and health business as well as the respective distribution functions. This includes developing a differentiated value proposition and offerings that will strengthen its position as a health partner to its customers. 

The appointment is part of a broader strategy to streamline and strengthen AXA’s business by merging its Retail and Health strategic business units. This enhanced agility will propel AXA towards becoming a customer-centered company.

Julien joined AXA Singapore as Managing Director, Retail in November 2019 and is a member of the Executive Committee, reporting to Jean Drouffe, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Singapore.

“With his proven track record, I am confident that he will be able to build on today’s foundation and accelerate our retail and health business toward our ambitions, in line with our commitment to empower people to live better lives. We look forward to his continued contributions in this new role,” said Drouffe.

Julien originally joined the AXA Group in 2000 and he has held senior positions across multiple countries spanning actuarial, risk, marketing and reinsurance. Prior to joining AXA Singapore, he was Head of Retail Property and Casualty at AXA Mexico. He comes with a wealth of experience in operational and functional positions across retail, commercial, and reinsurance lines.

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