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    David V. Goeckeler

    Chief Executive Officer at Western Digital Corp
    Since March 2020
    Age
    63 years
    Tenure
    Joined as Chief Executive Officer in March 2020 after serving in various senior leadership roles in the technology sector, and continues to drive the strategic transformation of Western Digital Corporation.

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    Irving Tan
    Executive Vice President of Global Operations

    About

    With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, he has built a reputation for leading large-scale strategic transformations and innovative business development initiatives. He assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Western Digital Corporation in March 2020, a position that leverages his extensive background from prior senior roles at major tech companies.

    Prior to taking on the CEO role, his career was marked by significant leadership positions at Cisco Systems, Inc., where he was instrumental in managing global divisions in networking and security, contributing to the company’s growth and operational excellence.

    In addition to his executive responsibilities, he serves on multiple influential boards and industry organizations, reinforcing his commitment to advancing technological innovation and corporate governance. While specific personal and educational details are not publicly available, his professional achievements and board contributions underscore a longstanding dedication to excellence in the technology sector.

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    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Executive Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Security 2017 - March 2020
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Security Business Group 2016 - 2017
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Security Business 2014 - 2016

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Director N/A