Kimberly Bankston
About Kimberly Bankston
Kimberly Bankston serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in human resources and organizational strategy, she previously worked at GE Capital, AT&T, and GE in various leadership roles.
Current Role at General Atomics
Kimberly Bankston serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees various HR functions and strategies within the organization. Her leadership contributes to the development of a strong workforce and the implementation of effective human resource practices in San Diego, California.
Previous Experience at GE
Prior to her current role, Kimberly Bankston held several positions at General Electric (GE). She served as the General Manager of Human Resources from 2014 to 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Before that, she was the Human Resources Director for GE Corp IT and GE Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center from 2009 to 2014. Her experience at GE also includes roles as the Organizational Strategy and Talent Development Leader and Managing Director of Global Leadership Development.
Diversity and Inclusion Leadership at GE Capital
From 2006 to 2009, Kimberly Bankston worked at GE Capital as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. In this capacity, she focused on fostering an inclusive workplace culture and implementing diversity initiatives in Norwalk, Connecticut. Her efforts aimed to enhance employee engagement and promote equitable opportunities within the organization.
Educational Background
Kimberly Bankston has a diverse educational background. She earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Georgia School of Law, studying from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Furman University from 1987 to 1991.
Early Career at AT&T
Kimberly Bankston began her career in human resources at AT&T, where she worked as a Human Resources Generalist from 1994 to 1998 in Dallas, Texas. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in human resources and organizational development across various industries.