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    Dr. William D. Mosley

    CEO and Director at Seagate Technology Holdings PLC
    Board
    Since October 2017
    Age
    57 years
    Education
    Holds a PhD in solid state physics.
    Tenure
    Joined STX in 1996 as a Senior Engineer and advanced through various leadership roles including Vice President of Research and Development, Senior Vice President of Global Disk Storage Operations, Executive Vice President positions, and President roles before assuming the CEO and Director positions in 2017.

    Also at Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

    BST
    Ban Seng Teh
    EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
    DJCM
    Dr. John C. Morris
    SVP, HDD and SSD Products and CTO
    GR
    Gianluca Romano
    EVP and CFO

    About

    Dr. William D. Mosley is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience at STX, beginning his career in 1996 as a Senior Engineer where he quickly developed a reputation for technical acumen and operational excellence.

    Throughout his tenure, he has held multiple pivotal roles that have shaped the company’s strategic direction, including responsibilities in research and development, global disk storage operations, sales and marketing, and overall operations management.

    In October 2017, he ascended to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and shortly before that, in July 2017, he joined the board as a Director, underscoring the organization’s confidence in his visionary leadership.

    Beyond his contributions at STX, his leadership has been marked by a commitment to innovation and transformation, driving significant operational improvements and inspiring organizational change that have left a lasting impact on the company’s trajectory.

    $STX Performance Under Dr. William D. Mosley

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details [N/A]
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) June 2016 to September 2017 N/A
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) President of Operations and Technology October 2013 to June 2016 N/A
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Executive Vice President of Operations March 2011 to October 2013 N/A
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing February 2009 to March 2011 N/A
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Senior Vice President of Global Disk Storage Operations 2007 to 2009 N/A
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Vice President of Research and Development, Engineering 2002 to 2007 N/A
    Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Senior Engineer 1996 to 2002 N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,100,008AnnualActual paid: $676,928 due to a temporary 100% salary reduction (May–November 2023).
    401(k) Plan Matching Contribution$6,000AnnualMaximum matching amount available to U.S. employees.
    Company Contribution to HSA$1,400AnnualContribution for family coverage.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance-Based Restricted Share Units (PSUs) - Standard

    MetricValueNotes
    Grant DateSeptember 11, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$5,340,975
    Grant Date Stock Price$64.31 per share
    Threshold44,250 shares 50% of target
    Target88,500 shares
    Maximum177,000 shares 200% of target
    Evaluation Period3 years Performance period based on financial & operational criteria
    Vesting SchedulePost-performance period Vesting contingent on continuous service and meeting performance criteria

    Performance-Based Restricted Share Units (PSUs) - Strategic Mozaic Product Launch Award

    MetricValueNotes
    Grant DateFebruary 20, 2024
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,928,165
    Grant Date Stock PriceNot provided [N/A]
    Threshold11,808 shares 50% of target
    Target23,615 shares
    Maximum47,230 shares 200% of target
    Vesting ScheduleTranche 1: 1 year; Tranche 2: 2 years Based on achieving Mozaic product sales and qualification deadlines

    Restricted Share Units (RSUs)

    MetricValueNotes
    Grant DateSeptember 11, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$3,124,404
    Vesting Schedule4-year schedule 25% vesting at first anniversary, then equal quarterly installments contingent on continuous service

    Time-Based Options

    MetricValueNotes
    Grant DateSeptember 11, 2023
    Number of Options141,600
    Exercise Price$64.31 per share
    Grant Date Fair Value$2,553,855
    Vesting Schedule4-year schedule 25% vests after one year, then 1/48th monthly thereafter

    Overall Compensation Actually Paid (CAP) Adjustments for 2024

    MetricValueNotes
    Summary Compensation Table Total$13,631,727
    Total Compensation Actually Paid$31,274,781