Truist names Pascal Belaud as chief AI & data officer
Truist Financial (NYSE: TFC) named Pascal Belaud as its chief AI & data officer, effective Nov. 24, 2025.
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Truist Financial (NYSE: TFC) named Pascal Belaud as its chief AI & data officer, effective Nov. 24, 2025. Belaud joins from Microsoft after more than 25 years and will report to Truist CIO Steve Hagerman. He will lead Truist's enterprise AI, data and advanced automation strategy.
Truist reported total assets of $544 billion as of Sept. 30, 2025.
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- Hire from Microsoft with 25+ years of experience
- Role starts Nov. 24, 2025, giving immediate leadership timing
- Will report to CIO Steve Hagerman, ensuring direct IT alignment
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"We're thrilled to welcome Pascal to Truist as our chief AI & data officer," said Hagerman. "Pascal is a visionary, as well as a charismatic leader, and will be an incredible asset to our team. His expertise across AI and data is matched only by his passion for driving innovation at speed and scale."
Belaud has three decades of experience in the technology industry, including more than 25 years at Microsoft. He held a number of leadership positions In Microsoft's US financial sector, across AI, data and data insights, customer success, analytics, cloud, machine learning and predictive analysis.
"I'm very excited to be a part of Truist's growth and purpose-driven journey to serve clients, communities and our teammates, said Belaud. "I believe we have tremendous opportunities to strategically and responsibly harness the full power of AI and data to transform client and teammate experiences. I am honored to join Truist at a moment when purpose and possibility intersect."
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Headquartered in
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