Axis Capital Names Matthew Kirk CFO, Concluding August Leadership Transition
Axis Capital appointed Matthew Kirk as CFO effective March 31, 2026, completing the leadership transition announced in August 2025, with Kirk reporting to President and CEO Vince Tizzio. The company thanked outgoing CFO Pete Vogt for 16 years’ service and highlighted shareholders’ equity of $6.4 billion at December 31, 2025.
1. Appointment of Matthew Kirk
Axis Capital formally appointed Matthew Kirk as Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2026. He will report directly to President and CEO Vince Tizzio and join the Executive Committee, completing the planned leadership handover announced in August 2025.
2. Outgoing CFO Departure
Pete Vogt, who served as CFO for 16 years, will depart the company concurrent with Kirk’s appointment. Vogt will no longer remain as a strategic advisor through the end of the year as previously scheduled.
3. Financial Position Highlight
The company registered shareholders’ equity of $6.4 billion at December 31, 2025. Leadership emphasized that the CFO transition supports Axis Capital’s ongoing specialty underwriting strategy and growth objectives.
4. Kirk’s Professional Background
Kirk served as special advisor to the CEO since October 2025 after joining from Enstar Group, where he oversaw global finance functions as CFO and previously served as Group Treasurer. His background includes senior roles at Sirius International and an MBA from Columbia University.