
Philomena
Colatrella
Director of AXA (independent)
Swiss and Italian nationalities
Mandate
- Appointed on April 30, 2026 - Term expires at the 2029 Shareholders' Meeting
- First appointment on April 30, 2026
- Member of the AXA Audit Committee
- Member of the AXA Finance & Risk Committee
Expertise and experience
Philomena Colatrella studied law at the University of Fribourg and obtained a Swiss bar license in the canton of Lucerne in 2000. She holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in finance and accounting from the Institute of Financial Services (Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen) in Zug and is a graduate of the Senior Executive Program at the London Business School. Recently, she completed the IMD Diploma in AI and Digital Business Excellence. Philomena Colatrella began her career as a lawyer within the legal department of CSS Group, a leading Swiss health insurer, before becoming General Counsel, then General Secretary in 2012 and Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2014. She served as Chief Executive Officer of the CSS Group from 2016 to 2025.
Mandate held within the AXA Group
- Director : AXA
Mandates held outside the AXA Group
- Member of the Management Board: Swiss Insurance Association (ASA) (Switzerland)
- Director: prio.swiss (Switzerland), swissVR (Switzerland),
Le Temps
(French‑speaking Swiss newspaper) (Switzerland) - Member of the Committee: Swiss Economy (Switzerland)
- Member: Chamber of Commerce of Central Switzerland, Swiss‑Italian Chamber of Commerce
Mandates held during the last five years
- Chief Executive Officer: CSS Group (Switzerland)
- Director: Swiss Life Holding AG (Switzerland)