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Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA

Who is the CEO of AXA in 2026?

Thomas Buberl is the Chief Executive Officer of AXA. Thomas has held the CEO seat since September 2016, and was previously Manager at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
10 years
CEO since September 2016
Years at company
20 years
Joined AXA November 2005
Career span
26 years
First recorded role February 2000
Summary
  • Thomas Buberl rose through AXA: Head of Distribution and Marketing Switzerland from November 2005, then AXA Group CEO from April 2016, before taking the CEO seat in September 2016.
  • Thomas Buberl was Chief Executive Officer Switzerland at Zurich Insurance from November 2008 to April 2012.
  • Thomas Buberl holds a doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Credit Risk Management from University of Sankt Gallen and a master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, and studied at Young Global Leader.

Current company

AXA

AXA is a French multinational insurance firm.

financial servicesHeadquartered in ParisFounded 1816Listed on Euronext Paris

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Thomas Buberl joined AXA in November 2005 and has been CEO since September 2016. Before AXA, Thomas was Manager at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from February 2000 until October 2005.

Career

  1. AXA2005 to present
    • AXA Group CEOApril 2016 to present
    • AXA Group Deputy CEOMarch 2016 to September 2016
    • Member of the AXA Group Management Committee, CEO Global Life & Savings and Health, CEO AXA GermanyJanuary 2016 to March 2016
    • Member of the AXA Group Management Committee, CEO of Global Health Business and CEO of AXA GermanyMarch 2015 to March 2016
    • Chief Executive Officer Germany and Member of the Executive Committee of AXA GroupMay 2012 to March 2016
    • Head of Distribution and Marketing SwitzerlandNovember 2005 to October 2008
  2. Zurich Insurance2008 to 2012
    • Chief Executive Officer Switzerland
  3. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)2000 to 2005
    • Manager

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

University of Sankt Gallen, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Credit Risk ManagementWHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, GeneralLancaster University, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, GeneralYoung Global LeaderSource

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Leadership team at AXA

Thomas Buberl leads a leadership team of 12 published executives.

Most senior 5 of 12

NameTitleIn seat since
Thomas BuberlChief Executive OfficerSeptember 2016
George StansfieldGroup Deputy Chief Executive OfficerNot stated
Alban de Mailly NesleGroup Chief Financial OfficerNot stated
Helen BrowneGroup General CounselNot stated
Françoise GillesGroup Chief Risk OfficerNot stated

Sources: AXA Executive Management page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of AXA?

Thomas Buberl is the Chief Executive Officer of AXA. Thomas has held the CEO seat since September 2016, and was previously Manager at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

When did Thomas Buberl become CEO of AXA?

Thomas Buberl has been CEO of AXA since September 2016, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Thomas Buberl do before AXA?

Thomas Buberl was Manager at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from February 2000 until October 2005, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Thomas Buberl been CEO of AXA?

Thomas Buberl has been CEO of AXA for 10 years, since September 2016.

Who else leads AXA?

George Stansfield (Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer), Alban de Mailly Nesle (Group Chief Financial Officer), Helen Browne (Group General Counsel), Françoise Gilles (Group Chief Risk Officer), and 7 more. Source: AXA Executive Management page.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, AXA. Last verified: September 24, 2026.