BOB LOCKETT
Chief Diversity and Talent Officer, ADP
Mr. Lockett is the Chief Diversity and Talent Officer at ADP. In this role, he is accountable for the Diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility and Talent strategy. Lockett is passionate about ensuring that our workforce is reflective of the communities in which we live and the clients we serve. Additionally, he is an advocate for parity in leadership levels for all ADP population segments.
Prior to his role expansion, Lockett was the Chief Talent Officer. He joined ADP in 2016 as the Head of Human Resources/Division Vice President for Small Business Solutions & HR Outsourcing business units. His corporate career spans over 20 years with several top tier companies.
Prior to ADP, Lockett was the Senior Vice President/Head of Human Resources at Harland Clarke; Vice President, Talent Management at First Data; HR Executive at USAA; Director, Human Resources at Limited Brands (Bath & Body Works, Express); Director, Player Services at Harrah’s Casino; Senior Group Manager, HR at Frito Lay, and Executive Senior Partner at The Lucas Group. He has led multiple HR Centers of Excellence (Diversity & Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations and HR Business Partners) throughout his career.
Prior to his corporate career, Lockett served as a field artillery officer in the US Army for nine years. He commanded an artillery unit in Germany and is a Desert Storm veteran. Lockett is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. He sits on the board of directors for the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, is a member of the Diversity HR50, coaches little league football, is a lifetime member of the VFW, The American Legion, and the National Black MBA Association.