AXA has appointed Bernardo Serrano Lopez as president and CEO of the Philippines. He joins AXA Philippines from his role as CEO of AXA Colpatria, which he developed to become the third largest insurance provider in Columbia. Serrano Lopez has more than 20 years’ leadership experience in the insurance industry, beginning his career with AXA in Chile in 1998. As well as his most recent tenure with AXA Colpatria, he has also held CEO positions with AXA Latin America, AXA Brazil. Gordon Watson, CEO of AXA Asia and Africa, says: “With Bernardo’s extensive experience as a CEO in the insurance industry, and his entrepreneurial spirit and track record of transforming businesses, he is the perfect lead for our strategic ambitions in the Philippines.” Serrano Lopez adds: “AXA has been part of my professional life for more than two decades, and I am thrilled to join one of the fastest-growing markets for insurance, here in the Philippines. I look forward to bringing a fresh perspective to AXA Philippines as we continue to work together to help our customers protect what matters most to them.”
