AXA, a global insurance and investment firm, recently announced that Ayman Kandil will take over as the new president and CEO of AXA Philippines starting Oct. 1, 2024. Kandil, who is currently the chief distribution officer at AXA Philippines, will succeed Bernardo Serrano, who will transition to a new role within the AXA Group after two years.
Serrano will continue his involvement with the Philippines through collaboration with the AXA Philippines Board of Directors.
With over 26 years of executive experience in the insurance sector, Kandil has held prominent positions, including CEO of AXA Egypt. In Egypt, he managed AXA Egypt Investment, AXA Egypt Life, AXA Egypt Non-Life, and AXA Egypt Services. Kandil’s strategic approach and dedication to customer satisfaction have positively impacted over two million individuals and businesses.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ayman in his next big journey at AXA as the new President and CEO of AXA Philippines,” said Sally O’Hara, CEO of AXA Southeast Asia and Korea. “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.”

Kandil, a member of AXA Philippines’ Executive Committee, has played a crucial role in the company’s growth and transformation over the past year. Under his leadership, AXA Philippines aims to further strengthen its market position by offering more innovative solutions to customers.
“I am deeply honored and excited to take on the CEO role in AXA Philippines,” said Kandil. “The Philippines is a strong market with so many great opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives. Through our work here at AXA, we aspire to be able to provide the best insurance solutions for Filipinos. 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.”
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