Human Resources: a carefully planned handover at Piguet Galland

After twenty years at the helm of Human Resources at Piguet Galland, Marina Bianchi-Galanti handed over the leadership of the HR function to Sandrine Moscaritolo last April. The transition, which had been carefully prepared for almost a year, is the focus of a joint profile published by HR Today.

Beyond a change in leadership, their conversation highlights a handover built over time, as well as the evolving role of Human Resources within the Bank.

A carefully planned succession

Preparing for a succession involves much more than simply handing over files or responsibilities. Over several months, Marina Bianchi-Galanti and Sandrine Moscaritolo worked closely together to ensure continuity and a smooth transition of the HR leadership.

This period provided an opportunity to organise the handover and progressively prepare for Sandrine Moscaritolo to take on her new responsibilities.

After two decades at the helm of Human Resources at Piguet Galland, Marina Bianchi-Galanti handed over the HR function to Sandrine Moscaritolo last April, before embarking on a well-deserved retirement.

An evolving HR function

The profile published by HR Today also explores how the profession is changing. Once primarily associated with administrative responsibilities, Human Resources now plays a broader role in supporting both the organisation and its employees.

Skills development, internal mobility and promotions, support for managers, employee experience and digitalisation are now all integral to the HR function.

Artificial intelligence and the use of data are also opening up new possibilities, with the same underlying ambition: enabling HR teams to devote more time to what remains at the heart of their role,  supporting people.

Two careers, two perspectives

Drawing on their respective experiences, Marina Bianchi-Galanti and Sandrine Moscaritolo offer complementary perspectives on the profession and how it is evolving.

In their interview with HR Today, they discuss their careers, the story behind the handover and their vision for the future of Human Resources.

Read their joint profile in HR Today (French only)