Cliff Burnette
About Cliff Burnette
Cliff Burnette serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Rambus, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked at companies such as Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, Spansion, and AMD.
Work at Rambus
Cliff Burnette has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Rambus since 2019. In this role, he oversees the human resources functions within the organization, contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of HR initiatives. His leadership is focused on fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement across the company, which is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Before joining Rambus, Cliff Burnette held multiple roles at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. He worked as Senior Director of Human Resources from 2016 to 2018 in the Austin, Texas Area, and later served as Vice President of Human Resources from 2018 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His tenure at Cypress included responsibilities for talent management, organizational development, and employee relations.
Background in Human Resources Management
Cliff Burnette has extensive experience in human resources management, having worked in various capacities across different organizations. He was the HR Manager at Spansion from 2003 to 2011 and later served as Director of Human Resources at Ottobock HealthCare from 2015 to 2016. His career also includes roles at AMD, where he worked as a Corporate Recruiter and Senior HR Business Partner from 1998 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Cliff Burnette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Texas State University. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Organization Development from The University of Texas at Austin. His academic background supports his expertise in human resources and organizational development.