GEORGE TOWN, Penang, March 24, 2015 - Early this year, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich set a bold hiring and retention goal of achieving full representation of women and underrepresented minorities by 2020. This goal is an integral part of Intel’s corporate strategy and vision, and commits Intel to improving the diversity of our workforce and supply chain. In the context of Malaysia, despite making up 70% of public university enrollment in Malaysia, women continue to be underrepresented in the workforce at the professional and managerial levels. Intel site leaders pledge to retain, progress and advance women in the workforce. “At Intel Malaysia, we are stepping up our efforts on diversity and inclusion, with a special focus on retaining, progressing and advancing women in our workforce,” said Robin Martin, Corporate Vice President and Intel Malaysia Managing Director. “Intel recognizes that women play a significant role in an organization’s future, and that it is important to take a bold stand in creating the right inclusive environment for them. We respect, value and celebrate the unique points of view and opportunities that comes with diversity and are committed to further develop and retain our diverse workforce,” he continued. Current statistics illustrate that the ratio of female employees at Intel Malaysia decreases in the leadership categories. Intel Malaysia’s Women’s Progression and Advancement Forum seeks to create workplace practices that empowers and allows women to thrive in their careers at Intel. We do this through hiring, integrating and developing their careers through programs such as the inaugural Intel Malaysia Women’s Week. Getting to the Top Panel Discussion with (L-R) Johan Merican, CEO, TalentCorp Malaysia, Rosalind Hudnell, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of HR, Intel Corporation, Juwita Suwito, Founding Director, Forty Four Records, and moderator Abdul Rahman, Director, Public Affairs, Intel Malaysia. This program consists of a series of events that provide a platform for employees, both male and female, to discover the value of gender diversity, and openly discuss the specific challenges in women’s progression. Intel Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Human Resources, Rosalind Hudnell led the conversation at event which included the participation of TalentCorp Malaysia and diversity advocates in the hi-tech industry. “Intel and the technology industry overall have diversity challenges. Despite our own investments and transparency in this area, we still have work to do. We need the support of all, to have the best, most capable and engaged workforce to win in the marketplace,” Rosalind Hudnell concluded.
