Christopher Westcott
About Christopher Westcott
Christopher Westcott serves as the Head of People Experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he focuses on enhancing employee experience and fostering an inclusive culture. He has held various leadership roles in change management and employee experience across notable organizations, including the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Salesforce.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Christopher Westcott serves as the Head of People Experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2020, focusing on transforming the employee experience and building an inclusive culture within the organization. In this role, he oversees the HR Business Partner, Internal Communication, and Organizational Effectiveness functions, ensuring alignment between people strategies and cultural aspirations.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Prior to his current role, Westcott worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. He served as Vice President of Culture and Employee Experience from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Before that, he was the Senior Manager of People and Culture from 2015 to 2017, focusing on initiatives that supported employee development and satisfaction.
Experience at Salesforce and Other Organizations
Westcott briefly worked at Salesforce as Senior Director of Change Management for six months in 2017. His career also includes roles at Fannie Mae as an Organizational Change Manager from 2012 to 2015, and at Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Consultant at IBM from 2004 to 2007 and as a Financial Consultant at Edward Jones for ten months in 2002 to 2003.
Educational Background
Christopher Westcott holds a Change Management Advanced Practitioner Certificate from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, which he earned in 2010. He also completed an MBA in Innovation and New Venture Management at Clarkson University in 2004. His undergraduate studies at Clarkson University focused on Psychology and Marketing, where he obtained a B.S. from 1998 to 2002. He completed his high school education at Paul V. Moore High School, focusing on Math and Science.
Professional Philosophy and Focus
Westcott aims to create conditions for success by aligning people strategies with cultural aspirations. He believes in the importance of meaningful employee experiences to activate and sustain organizational change. His focus on transforming the employee experience reflects his commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace.