AXA has named Ayman Kandil as the new president and chief executive officer for its local unit, effective Oct. 1, 2024.
Kandil replaces outgoing AXA Philippines President and CEO Bernardo Serrano who will take a new role within the AXA Group after two years in Manila. Serrano will continue to serve on the AXA Philippines Board of Directors.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ayman in his next big journey at AXA as the new President and CEO of AXA Philippines," Sally O’Hara, AXA Southeast Asia and Korea CEO said in a statement.
“His leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive AXA’s purpose of acting for human progress by protecting what matters. His commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with our values and strategic objectives,” he added.
Kandil is currently the Chief Distribution Officer of AXA Philippines.
Kandil is also a member of AXA Philippines’ Executive Committee. Together with Serrano, he focused on the company’s growth and transformation in the past year.
Under this new leadership, AXA said the company aims to further strengthen its position in the local market by touching more lives and providing more innovative solutions for customers.
"I am deeply honored and excited to take on the CEO role in AXA Philippines," Kandil said. "The Philippines is a strong market with so many great opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives.”
“Through our work here in AXA, we aspire to be able to provide the best insurance solutions for Filipinos,” he added. “I look forward to continuing the company’s success and service to its customers and other stakeholders, as it has been doing for the past 25 years since AXA was established in the Philippines.”