Ashok Krishnan is AXA XL’s Chief Innovation, Data & Analytics Officer based in London. In this role, he leads Innovation, Data Science & AI, Digital Transformation, BI & Reporting, Data Management and Governance globally for AXA XL. Ashok joined AXA in Hong Kong in 2013 and led various teams in Strategy, Marketing, Customer Experience and Data Analytics areas before moving to AXA XL in 2021. Previously, Ashok worked with Prudential Plc’s London-based Group Head Office and in their UK and Europe business across finance and risk functions before moving to Prudential Corporation Asia, taking up a role in Distribution based in Vietnam. Ashok has over 20 years of experience and started his career with Bharti Airtel in India before moving to consulting and subsequently into insurance. Ashok is a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA). Ashok earned his MBA from Cranfield University, UK and completed his Electronics Engineering degree at Amrita University, India.