Successful conclusion of a comprehensive succession process
Denis Duverne, Chairman of AXA’s Board of Directors, will retire at the end of his current mandate in April 2022, as planned.
Following a comprehensive succession process led by the Compensation & Governance Committee of AXA’s Board over the past two years, the Board has unanimously decided to appoint Antoine Gosset-Grainville as Chairman, effective on Denis Duverne’s retirement in April 2022.
“AXA has successfully completed its Ambition 2020plan and is now fully focused on the implementation of its new three-year strategic plan, Driving Progress 2023. TheGroup has proven itsgreat resilience through the crisisand stands well positioned for the future.”
“Following a comprehensive succession process, conducted in line with our governance standards, I am pleased that the Board has come to a unanimous decision on my successor, Antoine Gosset-Grainville. Antoine’s extensive experience in the world of business and public affairs, as well as his entrepreneurial track record in building asuccessfullaw firmin Paris, will bring agreat deal to AXA and help drive the next phase of theGroup’s success. I look forward to working closely with Antoineoverthenext year to ensure a smooth transition.” saidDenis Duverne, Chairmanof AXA’s Board of Directors.
“Since 2016 it has been my privilege to work with Denis Duverne and I look forward to his continued support untilthe end of hismandate in April 2022. While Denis’retirement will mark the end of an era for me, I am very pleased that Antoine Gosset-Grainville has agreed to become the Chairman of AXA in April 2020. His broad experience will be a valuableasset for the Management Committee and me inmanaging the challenges in front us. I would also like to thank the Board for having run such a high quality and
comprehensivesuccessionprocess.” commented Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.
“I am very honored by the confidence the Board of Directorshas placed in me and am proud to be part of the history of this great company, which has grown over thepast decades to become a flagship of French and international finance. I would also like to thank Denis Duverne and Thomas Buberl for their trust. I look forward to working closely with Denis Duverne, Thomas Buberl and the Board over the next year to ensure a successfultransition in April 2022.” declared AntoineGosset-Grainville.
