AXA Group CEO Thomas Buberl received a warm Filipino welcome from AXA Philippines and its joint venture partner, Metrobank Group, in a recent two-day visit to Manila. He was joined by AXA Asia interim CEO Doina Palici-Chehab to reinforce AXA’s global strategy in Asia and the Philippines.
AXA Philippines CEO Raul Hora said this visit signified the important role of the Philippine market in AXA’s global growth strategies. “The presence of Mr. Buberl here in the country is a testament to AXA’s optimism and steadfast commitment not only to the Philippines, but also to the Asian region.”
Buberl underscored the importance of adapting to rapidly evolving customer needs as part of Ambition 2020, the global five-year strategic plan, “How do we get closer to our customers? How can we serve them better? It’s all about transformation – to becoming a real partner for our customers and to empowering them to live a better life.”
Meanwhile, Palici-Chehab highlighted AXA’s illustrious history in Asia, “Our strength in Asia lies in One AXA. As a composite insurer offering general insurance, life insurance, and healthcare, we are ideally positioned to seize the opportunities arising from Asia’s demographic and economic shifts.”
To mark Buberl and Palici-Chehab’s first visit to the country, Metrobank Group Chairman George SK Ty hosted a reception dinner attended by top executives of the GT Group companies. Buberl also met with Insurance Commissioner Dennis Funa, select business partners, and the AXA Philippines leadership team. Buberl’s visit highlighted the focus of the AXA Group on Asia and the Philippines, and signals only better things to come for AXA Philippines.