BOSTON (June 12, 2025) – Liberty Mutual Insurance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Sweeney today announced that Gordon Watson, formerly the Chair of AXA Asia and CEO of AXA Asia & Africa, has been elected to the company’s board of directors.
“We are pleased to welcome Gordon to our board of directors. His extensive background in the insurance industry and dedication to promoting holistic health and leadership development in the workplace will bring invaluable insights as we navigate the evolving market landscape,” said Sweeney. “Gordon’s global perspective and vast experience in the well-being space will help us continue creating value for our policyholders and partners and shape a winning culture.”
Watson has a distinguished career with over three decades of experience in the insurance sector. Previously, he served as the Chair of AXA Asia and CEO of AXA Asia & Africa, where he led operations across 18 countries and drove critical transformation efforts. Prior to this, he was the Regional Chief Executive of AIA where he played a key role in its post-IPO profitable growth across various countries and group functions, from employee benefits to Vitality. Watson has also held key global leadership positions at AIG Life Companies in Japan and Korea, as well as Alico (now MetLife), working in London, New York, Nairobi, Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong. He previously served as a board member of LIMRA and as the non-Executive Chairman of Tricor Services Limited.
Watson is also an advocate for mental health and serves on the board of OneMind, a US-based nonprofit organization focused on improving mental health. He co-led the development of the Mental Health at Work Index with Columbia University, allowing companies to effectively measure the impact of their mental health strategies. He is the founding chair of Shared Value Initiative, Hong Kong, where he collaborates with industry leaders to create economic value while addressing social and environmental challenges, as well as a co-founder of MiYA, a platform that integrates customer tech and data science to create better health outcomes. Watson is also a founding member of LIFTwomen, a platform supporting female entrepreneurs around the world; LiftART, which offers support to artists from emerging countries; and World Flourishing Organization, which aims to transform the global workforce and help employees thrive.
He has master of business administration from the University of Hull and a master’s degree in Global Mental Health from the University of Glasgow. Watson is also a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute from Glasgow Caledonian University and is a certified coach through the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute.
"I am honored to join the Liberty Mutual board of directors and work closely with the management team as we face the complexities of the insurance industry. I am committed to leveraging my experience to drive the organization’s success now and in the future, and look forward to helping the company achieve its goals,” said Watson.
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At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the ninth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2024 gross written premium. We also rank 91 on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the US based on 2024 revenue. As of December 31, 2024, we had $50.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue.
We employ over 40,000 people in 28 countries and economies around the world. We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property.
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