AXA’s specialty division AXA XL has appointed Vicky Robert-Mills to its newly created role of head of energy transition. In her new role, Robert-Mills will develop AXA XL’s global energy transition strategy. This role will combine the capabilities of AXA XL and AXA Group to enable clients to transition to net zero. Robert-Mills has more than 20 years of experience, having held senior positions in the energy sectors, including in renewables and energy transition exposures. Robert-Mills previously served as offshore renewables leader at Aon, where she led the London renewables business line. Prior to that, she worked for 18 years at BP, holding senior roles in its global insurance and risk management teams. Commenting on Roberts-Mill’s appointment, Sean McGovern, CEO of UK & Lloyd’s at AXA XL, says: “Vicky’s appointment is an important step to ensure we are in the best position to help our clients transition to net zero, leveraging our full suite of products, services and insights.” He adds: “Her extensive global insurance and risk management experience, combined with her knowledge of being client-side places her in a unique position to understand our insureds’ perspective and bring the very best of AXA to those clients.”