Madonna Bolano

Biography

Madonna Bolano has led the global Human Resources function for Applied Materials since February 2014. Prior to this position, she was head of HR for the Silicon Systems Group (SSG), the Company’s largest business group. Bolano and her team support the business to attract, develop and retain industry-leading talent and provide a climate and incentives to maximize the value they create for Applied. She has worked with executives to successfully close and integrate major mergers and acquisitions, reorganize the business, improve employee engagement, and create and staff new organizations. Prior to joining the SSG organization in October 2009, Bolano led HR for the Display and SunFab Solar group. She re-joined Applied in July 2009 from SunPower Corporation, where she supported the Worldwide Operations organization and led the HR Operations function. Prior to SunPower, she held HR leadership positions for 15 years in the semiconductor equipment industry at Lam Research Corporation, Applied Materials and AG Associates (now part of Mattson Technology, Inc.). Bolano has been recognized for her achievements and influence inside and outside the workplace. She received the 2015 YWCA Silicon Valley Tribute to Women Award and in 2014 was named one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology" by the National Diversity Council, and a “Woman Worth Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal. She is a member of Applied’s Community Engagement Council and holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology with highest honors from the University of California, Berkeley.

Research Interest

Semiconductor equipment & Applied Materials