Partners appoints Patty Bedard as new Chief People Officer

Partners Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the appointment of Patty Bedard as Chief People Officer, effective June 2, 2025. With over 25 years of experience leading transformational people strategies across global organizations, Patty joins Partners’ executive management team to champion a thoughtful and strategic people vision—one centered on culture, growth, and service excellence.

Patty most recently served as Head of Enterprise Executive Development at The Walt Disney Company, where she was responsible for the strategic design and implementation of executive onboarding, coaching and development across the company’s global business segments. Throughout her career, Patty has earned a reputation as a strategic and culturally agile leader who builds strong, inclusive teams and drives business results through innovative people development and engagement strategies. She is also a certified executive coach and holds multiple professional certifications in leadership, assessments, and organizational development.

“As we look to the future of our organization, we know that continuing to invest in our people was essential to delivering on our mission and expanding our impact,” said Ricky Otey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Partners Federal Credit Union. “We are thrilled to welcome Patty, a proven leader with the experience and passion to shape our culture, elevate our employee value proposition, and support the long-term success of our Membership and our team.”

“I am truly excited to join Partners as Chief People Officer,” Patty said. “I look forward to engaging with the talented team at Partners to further strengthen our culture, enable our employees to thrive, and support our Members at every stage of their financial journey.”