Gartner Expert

Before joining Gartner, Geraldine Garaud built 17 years of distinguished experience in diverse finance leadership roles within complex, matrixed organizations. Her global expertise is demonstrated through leading finance teams across North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Most recently, she provided strategic counsel to CFOs and senior finance leaders, focusing on finance transformation and lean initiatives.

As a performance-driven executive with extensive international experience, Geraldine has successfully led internal audit functions, managed large-scale project controlling teams, and overseen country and regional finance organizations. Her portfolio also includes spearheading regional commercial finance and finance transformation programs, showcasing her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver measurable organizational impact.

General Electric, Finance Transformation Leader, 6 years

Alstom, Finance Director, 8 years

Ernst & Young, Internal Auditor, 3 years