NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, has appointed Pamela Hennard as the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
In her expanded role, Ms Hennard who has served as the Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, NetApp, will foster the company DEI initiatives across the organization.
By appointing her as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, NetApp reaffirms its dedication to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that drives innovation.
With over 27 years of experience in human resources, Ms Hennard brings a wealth of expertise in developing and leading high-performing teams. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental in setting and achieving recruitment and onboarding objectives, while also aligning with diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, the company said in a press release.
Throughout her career, Ms Hennard has been a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion, working to integrate these principles into human resources processes and enhance representation for all groups.
Inspired by her father’s struggles in finding employment after serving in the military, she has developed recruitment and retention strategies tailored to veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.
“Pamela Hennard’s elevation to Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer reflects her visionary leadership, driving force and steadfast commitment to embedding diversity into every layer of our business,” said George Kurian, CEO, NetApp. “Her expertise is integral in shaping a culture where innovation thrives through inclusion, and where diverse talent drives our next chapter of growth. We are thrilled to have her expand her role to spearhead this critical mission.”
“I’m truly honored to lead NetApp’s diversity journey as we transform inclusion from a corporate initiative into a defining force of our culture,” said Pamela Hennard, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at NetApp. “For NetApp, diversity is not just a goal—it’s the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and meaningful change, both within our organization and the communities we impact.”
