AXA UK and Ireland announced the appointment of Roland Moquet as new chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding Amelie Breitburd who is departing the insurer after almost 16 years.

Moquet joins from Italy having served as CFO for AXA. Since joining from the French Treasury in 2005, he has held multiple positions, including CFO of AXA Tianping in Shanghai.

Wilkinson’s roles within AXA have included finance director at AXA PPP Healthcare and head of M&A for AXA UK.

Meanwhile, Amber Wilkinson who is currently chief of staff has been promoted to the management committee in the role of director of strategy, brand and communications.

Claudio Gienal, chief executive officer, AXA UK and Ireland said: “I am delighted that Amber and Roland are joining the AXA UK and Ireland Management Committee,”

“Amber led our successful Beyond 2020 strategic review last year and will continue to oversee Strategy as well as Brand and Communications as an important part of the Management Committee.

“I am also pleased to welcome Roland, who will bring operational experience and strategic thinking to his new role.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Amelie Breitburd for all her support, not just at AXA UK and Ireland but across her many years in the Group. I wish her every success in the future.”