Donna M. Hamlin named Vice President, Human and Organizational Performance in Texaco's Human Resources Division

Business Wire, August 1, 1996

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1996--Donna M. Hamlin has been named Vice President, Human and Organizational Performance in Texaco's Human Resources Division effective immediately, it was announced today by Human Resources Division President Richard F. Brenner.

In her new position, Hamlin will be responsible for strategic human resources planning, organizational development, training and education, employee communications and the application of technology in human resources.

In making the announcement, Brenner said, The addition of Donna Hamlin to the Texaco team and the skills she brings is a major step in continuing to build a world-class workforce in our company.

Prior to joining Texaco, Hamlin served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hamlin Harkins, Ltd., a management consulting firm she founded in 1982 in San Jose, Calif. She has worked extensively with multinational and domestic organizations, assisting executives in multiple areas, including human resources development, organizational design, strategic planning, labor relations, program planning and evaluation, and research design. Before founding Hamlin Harkins, Ltd., Hamlin specialized in human resources strategic planning for General Electric. Prior to that she taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Skidmore College.

Hamlin holds a Ph.D. from RPI in organizational theory, industrial labor relations and communication technologies. She also holds a master of science degree in communications from RPI. She has authored publications on strategies for monitoring and improving organizational program effectiveness. In 1982 Hamlin received worldwide recognition from the International Communication Association for the leading contribution to organizational research. An active member of her community, Hamlin served for more than 10 years on the allocations committee of the United Way of Santa Clara County and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the San Jose Cleveland Ballet and San Jose Stage.

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