MaryBeth Beth Wilkinson is Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company. Wilkinson leads all legal affairs of the organization and is responsible for corporate governance, policy and regulatory strategy development, litigation, environmental affairs, intellectual property, global corporate compliance, and labor and labor law. Wilkinson will report directly to Wallace. Named after WomenInc. In his 2019 list of “Best Corporate Counsel,” Wilkinson has been recognized throughout his two-decade career for his strategic focus on the company`s growth and success. Prior to joining KLA, she was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of O-I Glass, Inc. and a partner at the international law firm Hogan Lovells. Wilkinson holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and is a graduate of Stanford University`s Executive Program. MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced the appointment of MaryBeth Wilkinson as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Wilkinson will lead the company`s legal and compliance organization at KLA`s second headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and provide legal advice to senior management and the Board of Directors. “As a highly valued and welcome addition to our organization, we are confident that MaryBeth will help stimulate, support and enrich KLA`s rapid expansion and business growth,” said Rick Wallace, President and CEO of KLA.
“As an experienced leader with strong leadership and extensive legal, commercial and operational experience in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, MaryBeth is uniquely positioned to help us advance our strategic goals.” The Chief Legal Officer reviews changes to laws and regulations and advises management on any impact on the business. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization`s legal affairs and ensures that all business policies and activities are managed properly and in accordance with applicable laws. As Chief Legal Officer, he leads the organization`s defense in lawsuits and lawsuits filed on behalf of the organization against others. Provide advice and guidance to management on transactions and business initiatives. In addition, the Chief Legal Officer ensures that all corporate communications, contracts, documents, filings and press releases are subject to legal review. May engage and coordinate outside counsel in certain matters. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admission to a state bar association. Usually reports to the CEO. Responsible for developing the functional strategy or business unit for the entire organization. Defines the vision and strategy of the company determines the direction and direction of the company.
Executes multiple impactful initiatives to achieve overall business objectives. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com) KLA is proud to announce the appointment of MaryBeth Wilkinson as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Wilkinson has had a solid career with many years of legal and executive experience. We appreciate the insight, expertise and leadership she brings to our Board of Directors and especially to the growing Ann Arbor community of KLA, where she is already getting her hands dirty! Ms. Wilkinson lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has over two decades of legal experience, including extensive leadership and management experience in industry and manufacturing. Prior to joining KLA in September 2020, she was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of O-I Glass Inc. and, prior to that, a Chicago partner at an international law firm. Ms. Wilkinson has been named to Women Inc.`s 2019 Corporate Counsel list. MaryBeth Wilkinson is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of KLA. She leads the global legal and compliance organization and advises the Board of Directors, management team and executives. His legal oversight includes risk mitigation, corporate governance, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, SEC disclosure and reporting, investor relations, interactions with regulators and governments, high-level internal investigations, international trade, transactional matters, and capital markets transactions.
He helps strengthen the company`s focus on sustainability, environmental and social governance (ESG) and global ethics and compliance functions to complement risk management processes. Teri Little is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Applied Materials, Inc. She is responsible for all legal and intellectual property matters worldwide. MaryBeth Wilkinson is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of KLA. She leads a team that provides legal advice to senior management and the Board of Directors, develops policy and regulatory strategies, and ensures compliance with corporate governance and other requirements. Wilkinson leads all legal affairs of the organization and is responsible for corporate governance, policy and regulatory strategy development, litigation, environmental affairs, intellectual property, global corporate compliance, and labor and labor law. Wilkinson will report directly to Wallace. Prior to joining Applied, Ms. Little was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at KLA Corporation, where she spent many years leading the firm`s legal affairs globally, including securities and corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, trade, employment, compliance and litigation. Prior to joining KLA, she was a senior partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and a litigation partner at Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe. DGW Consulting Group (Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools) – Memphis, TN Mr.
Wallace holds a bachelor`s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan and a master`s degree in engineering management from Santa Clara University. Rick Wallace is President and Chief Executive Officer of KLA and a member of the Company`s Board of Directors. He joined KLA Instruments in 1988 as an Applications Engineer and has held various general management positions during his 30+ years with the company. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Ultratech Stepper and Cypress Semiconductor. Mr. Khan joined KLA in 2004 as Head of Business Development before moving on to manage several product areas. In 2007, he was appointed General Manager of the Optical Films Metrology Division and was recently named Group Vice President for the Patterning Division, which included crosshair inspection, optical CDs, overlay and 5D process control. Subsequently, he served as Executive Vice President of Global Products Group, where he ensured the commercial success of inspection and metrology products. Prior to joining KLA, Mr. Khan held various development and project management positions at Applied Materials. M.
Tsai holds a bachelor`s degree in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University and a master`s and doctoral degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaig. Prior to joining KLA, Mr. Van Camp held various leadership positions in human resources, as a manager at General Electric and later as vice president of human resources at Gap Inc. Ms. Little received her J.D. from Stanford University School of Law and a B.S. in finance from San Jose State University. Executive Vice President, Electronics, Packaging and Components John Van Camp is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of KLA. Since 1999, he has held numerous positions within the company, including several positions as Division Controller, Group Controller for KLA`s largest group of companies, Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Vice President of Corporate Finance, where he was responsible for the company`s treasury, investor relations and business development. Ben Tsai is responsible for leading the KLA`s technology roadmaps and strategic technology collaborations. Mr. Lorig joined the company in 1998 and has held a number of senior manufacturing operations and service positions, including Vice President of the United States.
