Summary
This Form 8-K filing from Seagate Technology Holdings plc, dated October 11, 2006, reports a significant change in its principal accounting officer and treasurer roles. Karen M. Rogge resigned from her positions as Vice President, Finance, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer, with her resignation effective October 10, 2006. Ms. Rogge will remain with the company in a transitional support capacity until November 1, 2006. Following Ms. Rogge's departure, Patrick J. O’Malley has been appointed to fill these critical financial roles, serving as Senior Vice President, Finance, Principal Accounting Officer, and Treasurer. Mr. O'Malley has a long tenure with Seagate, having joined in 1988 and holding various senior finance and operational positions, including a recent return to the finance organization in October 2005. This transition in key financial leadership is the primary focus of this filing.
Key Highlights
- 1Karen M. Rogge resigned as Vice President, Finance, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective October 10, 2006.
- 2Ms. Rogge will provide transitional support to the company until November 1, 2006.
- 3Patrick J. O’Malley has been appointed Senior Vice President, Finance, Principal Accounting Officer, and Treasurer.
- 4Mr. O’Malley has extensive experience with Seagate, having been with the company since March 1988.
- 5Mr. O'Malley has held various senior finance roles and recently returned to the finance organization in October 2005.
- 6This filing addresses changes in key financial officer positions as per SEC regulations.