James Cheng

James Cheng, Global Director of Inclusion & Diversity and Talent Acquisition at Gilead Sciences Inc., Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner with over 15 years of strategy and leadership experience in the space. Responsible for leading the strategy, development, and growth in Talent Acquisition, which are designed to enhance a company’s Inclusion & Diversity strategy drive recruitment of top talent for our 30,000+ workforce in 35+ countries across the world. Responsible for leading direct reports to drive the company’s core value of Inclusion. Passionate, results-driven strategist with a solid record of achievement and demonstrated success driving sustained impact while providing inspirational leadership in a highly competitive market through Diversity & Inclusion. Unwavering in developing employee engagement, securing brand loyalty, building strong relations with internal and external business partners, and supporting the community. My passion is to empower the right people to work together and create innovative solutions.

An American Born Chinese to two Chinese immigrant parents. New York City native and have traveled across the globe. National Liaison and Strategist of the National Board Committee of National Association of Asian American Professionals. Board Director on National Association of Asian American Professionals Minnesota Chapter. Served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard in the Communications Squadron as a communications and computer systems specialist. Former Lead Volunteer Counselor for Hope4Youth, non-profit homeless youth support organization. Second Minnesota recipient to receive the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award by the Asian American Business Development Center in 2018.