Octavie Dexant is CEO of Axa Luxembourg. (Photo: Julian Pierrot/Paperjam)

Octavie Dexant is CEO of Axa Luxembourg. (Photo: Julian Pierrot/Paperjam)

As CEO of Axa Luxembourg, Octavie Dexant has turned her office into a warm and personal living space.

“We’re right in the heart of the city; it’s absolutely buzzing, with loads of people coming and going – you see a bit of everything. And I love being right in the thick of it.”

“Commitment to society is one of Axa’s core values. 92% of our employees have done voluntary work, averaging more than five initiatives per person.”

Octavie Dexant is CEO of Axa Luxembourg. (Photo: Julian Pierrot/Paperjam)

Octavie Dexant is CEO of Axa Luxembourg. (Photo: Julian Pierrot/Paperjam)

“My brother lives in Bali. I’d fallen in love with this little bench and he managed to sort it out so I could take it home with me. I thought there’s no way it’ll fit in my suitcase – but it did.”

“We sponsor a lot of teams, particularly the women’s rugby team since last year. That’s what commitment is all about. I don’t play myself, I should point out!”

This article was written for the May 2026 issue of Paperjam magazine, published on 29 April. The content is produced exclusively for the magazine. It is published on the website to contribute to Paperjam’s comprehensive archive.

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