Micron Technology, Inc. announced the appointment of Fran Dillard to the role of vice president and chief diversity inclusion officer. Dillard brings more than 20 years of diversity leadership and HR experience to advance the company's key diversity initiatives. Dillard was most recently the executive director of global diversity and inclusion enterprise programs, partnerships, and strategic solutions for Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, she was the global head of diversity and inclusion for Texas Instruments in Dallas for 13 years. Dillard has led award-winning 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.