Fulton Financial’s CHRO to retire June 5, 2026; Grafje appointed successor
Fulton Financial’s Chief HR Officer Bernadette Taylor will retire on June 5, 2026 after a 32-year career that included serving as CHRO since 2015. She’ll be succeeded by Karen Grafje, Director of Total Rewards and HR Solutions with over 25 years of HR experience and SPHR, SHRM-SCP and CCP certifications.
1. Retirement Details
Chief HR Officer Bernadette Taylor will retire on June 5, 2026 after joining Fulton in 1994 and holding the CHRO role since 2015, concluding a 32-year tenure that shaped company culture and employee engagement.
2. Successor Profile
Karen Grafje, Director of Total Rewards and HR Solutions for three years, will assume the CHRO role. She brings over 25 years of HR experience, a bachelor’s in economics and master’s in labor relations, plus SPHR, SHRM-SCP and CCP certifications.