Charles Taylor names group chief commercial officer

Charles Taylor PLC has recruited former Axa XL executive John Pickersgill to the newly created role of group chief commercial officer.

Mr. Pickersgill, who is based in London, will lead the firm’s commercial activity globally, including client engagement, business development and marketing.

Mr. Pickersgill previously was head of global client management at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, and prior to that chief commercial officer for Axa Corporate Solutions. He has more than 25 years of experience in senior and international roles.