Building a business-led, AI-driven transformation at AXA

Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data Strategy

In this episode of Hub & Spoken, Jason Foster talks to Cali Wood, Head of Data and AI Strategy & Culture at AXA UK and Ireland.

Cali shares how AXA is shaping its data and AI transformation through a clear strategic framework built on creation of value, connection of data and tooling, and culture to accelerate value.

From embedding human-centred design into automation use cases to launching a data and AI academy with more than 50% workforce engagement, AXA is making data and AI a true business-wide initiative.

This conversation explores:

1. The three pillars of AXA's data and AI strategy

2. How culture and leadership unlock real business value

3. Scaling responsible AI across a highly regulated industry

4. Evolving from traditional to agentic AI in a people-first way

Whether you're leading data transformation or navigating GenAI, this episode offers practical ideas and inspiration to help bring your people and strategy together.

Listen now to learn how to build AI-driven change - the right way.

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