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Geraldine Garaud
Sr Director Analyst
Geraldine Garaud is a Senior Director Analyst and Gartner’s Market Lead for Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting. Within the Finance practice, she provides expert guidance on critical areas such as finance strategy, organizational design, and change management. Geraldine advises clients on executing successful finance transformation programs, leveraging her deep expertise in strategy consulting and research leadership.
She has a proven track record of driving profitability improvements and shaping financial policies to address complex challenges in dynamic, matrixed environments. Her global perspective is strengthened by professional experience across nine countries, offering unique insights into international finance dynamics and market trends.
Previous experience
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.
Professional background
Alstom, Finance Director, 8 years
Ernst & Young, Internal Auditor, 3 years
General Electric, Finance Transformation Leader, 6 years
Areas of coverage
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Finance Function Strategy and Organizational Design
Education
M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management AZ USA (Finance)
B.S., University of Bath UK (Economics & Politics)
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting
Transformation Leadership
Finance Function Strategy & Design
Change Management