Equifax UK Appoints David Bernard as New General Manager
Equifax UK and Ireland has appointed David Bernard as its new General Manager. Bernard brings over 25 years of global leadership experience across various industries, including B2B technology, data, fintech, and digital sectors. He will focus on accelerating growth and innovation at Equifax UK, the leading credit reference agency.
Bernard's appointment comes after Equifax UK completed its cloud transformation journey, becoming the first cloud-native UK credit bureau. In September, Equifax launched a new AI Innovation Lab in Wexford to advance global artificial intelligence research and development. Equifax UK has also published its 2025 Financial Health Report, advocating for accelerating financial inclusion, and launched new solutions such as the Business Intelligence Suite and Financed Emissions Calculator.
Bernard has held pivotal roles at Thomson Reuters and another major credit reference agency. He has also led growth-stage technology companies. Patricio Remon, President International at Equifax, praised Bernard's expertise and track record, stating he is the ideal leader for the UK&I operations. Bernard expressed excitement about joining Equifax and driving further innovation and value to customers and partners across the region. Equifax UK has formed strategic partnerships with data-intelligence company Sagacity and Render for a decisioning platform using bureau data and Open Banking insights.
David Bernard's appointment as General Manager for Equifax UK and Ireland signals the company's commitment to driving innovation and growth. With his extensive experience and the company's recent advancements, Equifax UK is poised to continue its leadership in the credit reference agency sector.
