AXA Partners is seeking a visionary, forward-thinking Chief Acceleration Officer (CAO) to drive transformation across our global organisation. This is your chance to shape the future of insurance and assistance solutions, making a real difference for customers, teams and shareholders worldwide.
What You’ll Be Doing
Transformational Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute innovative, customer‑centric transformation strategies aligned with business vision.
- Challenge existing processes, fostering creative, cost‑effective solutions.
Cultural & Organisational Change
- Lead initiatives to embed agility, accountability, and impact‑driven mindsets.
- Empower teams to drive change independently through motivation and enablement.
Governance & Performance Management
- Establish governance frameworks ensuring transparency, strategic alignment, and measurable value.
- Monitor progress, adapt strategies proactively, and manage portfolios for optimal resource use.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence
- Collaborate with global leaders to accelerate change, influence decision‑making, and foster alignment.
Metrics & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track KPIs to measure success, cultural shifts, and customer impact.
- Drive continuous refinement based on insights and feedback.
Team Development & Resilience
- Build, develop, and inspire a high‑performing, agile team dedicated to innovation.
- Cultivate a resilient environment that challenges norms and seeks continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
- Experienced in leading large‑scale, enterprise‑wide, complex transformation programs within global organisations
- Proven track record of creating measurable business and cultural change
- Skilled in influencing senior leadership and encouraging bold, out‑of‑the‑box thinking
- Expert in change management, organisational design, and customer‑centric approaches
- Adept at empowering teams to operate autonomously and drive initiatives independently
- Exceptional communicator with strategic vision and leadership skills
- Comfortable managing significant budgets (€75m+), delivering tangible value
- Collaborative, adaptable, and results‑driven, with a positive attitude and high integrity
- Passionate about fostering diversity, inclusion, and growth within teams
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary Package
- 30 days of Annual Leave (based on a 5 day week)
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Retail Discounts
- Company Shareplan / Scheme & Loan
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Discounted Home Insurance
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Dr@Hand
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response – globalhr@partners.axa.
