NetApp Elevates Pamela Hennard to Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
NetApp, the
intelligent data infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Pamela Hennard as
the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. In her expanded role, Pamela
will lead NetApp's efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across
the organization and within the talent acquisition process and throughout the
full employee journey.
Pamela Hennard has
been an integral part of NetApp's success, serving as the Vice President of
Global Talent Acquisition. With over 27 years of experience in human resources,
Pamela brings a wealth of expertise in developing and leading high-performing
teams. During Pam’s tenure at NetApp, her strategic guidance has been
instrumental in setting and achieving recruitment and onboarding objectives,
while also aligning with diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
Throughout her
career, Pamela 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, Pamela has developed recruitment and
retention strategies tailored to veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQ+
individuals, and people 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 at 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.”
Pamela's dedication
and accomplishments have earned her recognition within the industry. In 2021,
she was honored as the TA Professional of the Year by OnConferences, and in
2024, she received the prestigious President's Volunteer Service Award for her
extensive contributions to non-profit organizations.
By appointing Pamela
Hennard as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, NetApp reaffirms its
dedication to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that drives
innovation and better serves its customers.
“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.”
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