Jad ARISS, currently Group Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility with AXA, has been appointed Secretary General of The Geneva Association, effective 1 March 2019.

Mr ARISS' distinguished and diverse career has included his most recent role within the AXA Group, as well as CEO of AXA Middle East & Africa, Group Head of Investor Relations, CEO of AXA Enterprises, and Deputy CEO of AXA France.

"I would like to warmly thank Jad for his great contributions to AXA over the past 24 years. I am sure he will continue to be a successful leader, bringing his unique experience to The Geneva Association, contributing to develop and promote a wider understanding of the unique role of insurance in economies and for societies," said Thomas BUBERL, CEO of AXA.