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Anand Nambiar, Executive VP of Semiconductor Materials at Merck, speaks about managing DE&I across cultures and geographies, the complex social interactions involved, and how the company educates employees about DE&I and its value in meeting day-to-day objectives and deliverables.

Only if we embrace people of all gender identities, generations, ethnicities, educational & industry backgrounds, & sexual orientations, (to name a few demographics) will we stand a chance to fill the talent pipelines needed for the semiconductor industry to seize its outstanding growth prospects.

While studies show that workplace diversity helps companies boost innovation and financial results, many organizations struggle to implement diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs that make meaningful cultural change.   SEMI spoke with Georgina Janvier, Head of Transformation and...