Christopher Damian

Christopher Damian, JD, is currently the Head of Global Procurement Contracting & Compliance at Applied Materials, where they lead initiatives in contracts administration, data privacy execution, and compliance as part of a global transformation. Previously, they played a significant role in transforming the contracts management program at Applied Materials, receiving recognition for their contributions to procurement and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Christopher's earlier experiences include serving as a Corporate Legal Extern at Target and a Social Security Disability Attorney, where they represented clients in administrative hearings. They hold both a JD and an MA in Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame.