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Bret DiMarco
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has announced the appointment of Bret DiMarco as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
DiMarco will also serve as the company’s Secretary.
Padraig McDonnell, President and CEO of Agilent, expressed his enthusiasm about DiMarco joining the leadership team: “Bret DiMarco is an exceptional addition to Agilent. His extensive experience in both tactical and strategic legal matters across various industries will be invaluable as we enhance our focus on customer satisfaction and agility in the marketplace.”
Prior to joining Agilent, DiMarco was Chief Legal Officer at Pendo.io, a leading global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company. Before Pendo.io, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Coherent Inc., a major laser manufacturer. At Coherent, DiMarco managed all legal affairs, intellectual property, and global trade compliance. He played a key role in the company’s merger with II-VI Incorporated and acted as a special adviser during the transition.
DiMarco’s background includes serving as an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he specialized in corporate and securities law, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he has been involved in Nasdaq councils, currently chairing the Nasdaq Exchange Nominating Committee, and has taught as an adjunct assistant professor of law at the University of California, San Francisco since 2004.
DiMarco holds a JD from the University of Southern California Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine.