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Bernard Garrigues

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Global Chief People Officer at Cross River
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Bernard Garrigues is the Global Chief People Officer at Cross River, leading HR for the fintech firm. His extensive career spans financial services, banking, healthcare, and technology at companies like GE, Timex, and Webster Bank. He is an expert in change leadership, M&A integrations, and building diverse global talent. Colleagues describe him as "exemplary," "inclusive," and "culturally astute."

He won first prize in a French national competition for his publication, “Liability Insurance for Patent Lawyers.”

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Current Role
Global Chief People Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Global HR Transformation
He has led global HR transformations and restructurings for large companies like GE and Timex Group, managing thousands of employees across multiple continents.
Fintech & Banking
His recent roles at Cross River and Customers Bank place him at the intersection of technology and banking, focusing on purpose-driven and entrepreneurial cultures.
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Career

Work history

Global Chief People Officer
Cross River
Chief People Officer
Customers Bank
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Webster Bank
Chief Human Resources Officer
Timex Group
SVP, Global Human Resources | GE Capital Officer - GE Capital Real Estate
GE Capital
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Education
DJCE
University of Montpellier
Labor Relations Degree
University of Montpellier
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