Christy Bernard
Passionate, Strategic Human Resources Executive | Driving Organizational Excellence | Empowering Talent & Leadership
Aetna, a CVS Health Company•Cheshire, Connecticut, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience25+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Executive HR leader with over 20 years of experience driving organizational transformation, talent strategy, and leadership effectiveness in Fortune 5 and global organizations. Trusted advisor to C‑suite leaders with deep expertise in org design, workforce planning, HR analytics, AI‑enabled talent practices, culture & engagement, and large‑scale change.
Career Timeline
- Aetna, a CVS Health CompanyCurrentDec 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Executive Director, Human Resources, Business PartnerCurrentDec 2024–Present
- May 2024–2025· 8 mos
- Executive Director, Chief of Staff to Chief People Officer, HR Shared ServicesMay 2024–2025
- Apr 2019–May 2024· 5 yrs 1 mo
- Lead Director, Human Resources Business PartnerApr 2019–May 2024
- 2015–Mar 2019· 4 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Director, Human ResourcesMay 2017–Mar 2019
- Director Human Resources & Continuous Improvement2015–May 2017
- 2014–Dec 2014· 11 mos
- Senior Manager, Human Resources2014–Dec 2014
- May 2011–Dec 2013· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Manager, Human ResourcesMay 2011–Dec 2013
- Feb 2008–May 2011· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Manager, Human Resources, GlobalFeb 2008–May 2011
- Sep 2006–2008· 1 yr 4 mos
- Dir. Human Resources ConsultingSep 2006–2008
- Apr 2001–Sep 2006· 5 yrs 5 mos
- Strategic Manager Human ResourcesApr 2001–Sep 2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
The University of GeorgiaCertificate
Human Resources Management
UCLAMaster of Science - MS
Management
Albertus Magnus CollegeExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Christy Bernard
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Strategic LeadershipProject ManagementRelationship BuildingTraining and Development (HR)CommunicationLarge Scale Change ManagementExecutive DevelopmentHuman CapitalCoaching & MentoringNegotiationCoachingAnalytical SkillsStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsLife CoachingCareer DevelopmentStrategic Influence