Chief Acceleration Officer

AXA Partners is seeking a visionary, forward-thinking Chief Acceleration Officer (CAO) to drive transformation across our global organisation. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to shape the future of insurance and assistance solutions, driving innovation and sustainable growth. As a key member of our executive team, you will influence how we deliver value to customers, empower our teams, and create long-term shareholder impact on a truly global scale.

As our CAO, you will lead the Global Acceleration Office, guiding strategic transformation initiatives that streamline operations, optimise costs, and generate exceptional value. You will serve as a catalyst for change by challenging the status quo, cultivating a culture of continuous innovation, and empowering leadership teams to operate with agility and autonomy. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in shaping how we evolve, adapt, and grow in a rapidly changing, global landscape. This pivotal role requires exceptional influence and relationship-building capabilities, working closely with the CEO and executive team to steer the organisation’s future direction.

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:

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale, enterprise-wide, complex transformation programmes within global organisations.
• Proven track record of driving significant measurable business and cultural change at an organisational level.
• Exceptional influence with senior executive stakeholders promoting innovative and forward-thinking strategies.
• Expert in change management, organisational design, and customer-centric transformation approaches.
• Adept at empowering leadership teams to operate autonomously and drive initiatives independently.
• Exceptional communicator with strategic vision and leadership skills.
• Demonstrable success in managing significant budgets (€75m+), delivering tangible value and ROI.
• 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. To apply, click on the ‘apply’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. 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.

Who we are:

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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