Fran Dillard VP and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer, Micron

Micron Technology, Inc. appointed Fran Dillard to the role of VP and chief diversity inclusion officer.

She brings more than 20 years of diversity leadership and HR experience to advance the company’s key diversity initiatives.

“Diversity, equality and inclusion are foundational at Micron and we’re excited to have Fran’s leadership, exceptional skills and deep experience to accelerate our vision and strategy and build on our history of championing an inclusive workplace for all,” said April Arnzen, SVP and chief people officer. “We are delighted to welcome her to Micron and look forward to all Fran will accomplish in advancing our DEI commitments.”

Dillard was most recently the executive director of global diversity and inclusion enterprise programs, partnerships, and strategic solutions for Lockheed Martin Corporation. Prior to that, she was the global head of diversity and inclusion for Texas Instruments in Dallas for 13 years.

She has led corporate programs that have been recognized by the National Association for Female Executives, the National Diversity Council and the PRISM National ERG Council. She is a fellow of the National African-American Women’s Leadership Institute, and currently serves on the board of directors for Leadership Women, Inc. and for the Alliance for Greater Works.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.