Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At MKS, we embrace the strength found in our diversity – a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and thoughts. Our commitment is to cultivate an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to their work. This dedication stems from our belief that diverse viewpoints not only spur innovation but also fuel exceptional performance and sustainable progress. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) is deeply ingrained in our cultural fabric.

The composition of our executive team reflects this commitment, with women representing 33% and people of color representing 33%. Similarly, our Board of Directors is comprised of 38% women, 25% people of color and 13% LGBTQ+ members, and our Lead Director is a woman. We have garnered recognition for our efforts to advance gender diversity on public company boards.

To further foster DE&I at MKS, we have implemented several initiatives:

  • Since 2020, over 320 of our global leaders have completed a six-week DE&I program led by a renowned consulting firm in the field.
  • Throughout the year, we provide DE&I training for all employees and bias awareness sessions for our global talent acquisition and management teams.
  • We have bolstered our recruitment and selection procedures by introducing our MKS Hiring Guide & Toolkit, which is designed to attract top talent while mitigating bias.
  • Consistent with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, we actively seek diverse candidates for our Board of Director nominees.
  • We routinely conduct comprehensive analyses of pay practices across gender and other diversity dimensions in our major regions of operations to identify and rectify any disparities promptly and effectively. Our recent global compensation analysis, spanning several years, has resulted in equitable pay for our workforce with minimal adjustments.
  • We offer regional and global initiatives, such as mentoring programs, DE&I-focused book clubs, webinars, and workshops to provide opportunities for our diverse workforce to engage and thrive.