Allen Sockwell is the senior vice president of Human Resources and chief talent officer of AMD. In this role, he is responsible for leading AMD's worldwide Human Resources function, including regional and business unit HR support, compensation and benefits, learning and organizational development, staffing, employee relations and HR service delivery.
Sockwell joined AMD in 2002 as Human Resources director for the Computation Products Group, bringing more than 25 years of human resources experience.
He was promoted to vice president of Human Resources for the Microprocessor Solutions Sector in January 2004, and most recently served as vice president for Global Organization and Leadership Development. In this role, he was responsible for company-wide organizational and leadership competency models, as well as global processes such as succession management, performance management, leadership development and other programs to develop the talent and leadership required to drive AMD's strategies.
Prior to joining AMD, Sockwell served as vice president of HR for Crossroads Systems, Inc. and as vice president of HR for the global supply chain management and manufacturing operations of Compaq Computer. He began his career with IBM, where he last served as HR manager for a semiconductor design and fabrication facility in Burlington, Vermont.
Sockwell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in general management from Purdue University. He, his wife and children live in Austin, Texas.