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Bernard Bedon, Ph.D.

Bernard Bedon, Ph.D.

SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co.•San Francisco, California, United States

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Global HR Executive who helps maximize business performance by developing leaders, building capabilities and driving organization transformation. Experience aligning business and talent strategy in multiple industries from professional services firms to Fortune 100 organizations. Effectively builds global relationships across matrixed environments to produce business results.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Levi Strauss & Co.Current
    Mar 2025–Present· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
  • Nike
    Sep 2018–Mar 2025· 6 yrs 6 mos
    • Vice President, Lead Human Resources Business Partner - Nike Inc.
      Sep 2022–Mar 2025
    • Vice President, Senior Human Resources Business Partner
      Sep 2018–Sep 2022
  • Amgen
    Dec 2013–Sep 2018· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President, Human Resources
      Dec 2013–Sep 2018
  • Pennington Human Dynamics, LLC
    2013–Dec 2013· 11 mos
    • Member, Board
      2013–Dec 2013
  • Publicis Media
    May 2006–Dec 2012· 6 yrs 7 mos
    • EVP, Global Head of HR - SMG
      Oct 2008–Dec 2012
    • SVP, Global Talent Management Director
      May 2006–Sep 2008
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
    2001–May 2006· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Director, Information Technology, Talent Management
      2001–May 2006
  • WTW
    Aug 1997–Jul 2001· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Senior Consultant
      Aug 1997–Jul 2001
  • Mercer
    1995–May 1997· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Analyst
      1995–May 1997

Education

Ph.D.

I-O Psychology

University of Maryland

BA

Psychology

Georgetown University

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Bernard Bedon, Ph.D.
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementOnboardingE-LearningLeadershipExecutive DevelopmentTeam BuildingDeferred CompensationManagement ConsultingStrategyTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementHigh Potential ProgramsTalent AcquisitionExecutive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee Engagement