Bernard Garrigues

Bernard Garrigues serves as the Global Chief People Officer at Cross River, focusing on HR activities and fostering a purpose-driven, values-based culture. Previously, Bernard held the position of Chief People Officer at Customers Bank, overseeing HR initiatives for a major U.S. bank. Additional experience includes roles as EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Webster Bank and Chief Human Resources Officer at Timex Group, along with extensive tenure at GE, where Bernard led global HR functions across multiple business units, including GE Capital and GE Healthcare. Bernard holds multiple advanced degrees in Business Law and Labor Relations from the University of Montpellier, demonstrating a strong legal and strategic foundation in human resources management.