Antoinette Hamilton, Head of Global Inclusion and Diversity, Lam Research

Antoinette Hamilton is the Head of Global Inclusion and Diversity at Lam Research. In her role, Hamilton drives the strategy for diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring alignment with executive and senior management; consulting on and embedding best practices across recruiting, employee development, and business processes; and developing key partnerships to foster a diverse workforce. She is also accountable for Lam’s progress on I&D metrics.

Previously, Antoinette was Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Experience at Xandr, an AT&T company. In her role, Antoinette drove the strategy for global diversity and inclusion initiatives. Prior to that, Antoinette served as the assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion at L’Oréal USA, working on strategic projects and innovation. She spent three years in Osaka, Japan where she taught culture and communication in support of the efforts of the Japanese Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Earlier in her career, Antoinette worked for INROADS, a non-profit organization dedicated to career advancement for college students from under-served communities.

Antoinette is a graduate of Hampton University. Her honors include The Networks Journal 40 Under 40 Achievers Award, the New York Coalition of 100 Black Women 2013 Beacon Award. Additionally, she serves on the board of Philipse Manor Hall, a New York State Historic Site. In September 2019, Antoinette was recognized by Profiles In Diversity Journal as a 2019 Woman Worth Watching.