Tracy Garrad to step down as AXA Health chief executive

After four years

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 2 min read

AXA Health’s chief executive, Tracy Garrad, will step down from her position at the end of March.

Garrad is leaving AXA Health after four years at the helm of the insurer to pursue her career outside of the organisation, the provider confirmed to COVER. In the meantime, chief financial officer, Matt Vardy, will act as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found. Garrad will also step down from her other roles in the company, including as an executive member of the AXA UK board, and as member of the UK&I Management Committee and the AXA PPP Healthcare Ltd operating boards. Prior to joining AXA Health, Garrad was CEO at HSBC, leading all operations in the Channel Islands a...

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