Summary
This 8-K filing from Western Digital Corporation (WDC) reports on the planned retirement of a key executive and the subsequent appointment of his successor. Raymond M. Bukaty, Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel, and Secretary, has announced his intention to retire effective October 1, 2010. Mr. Bukaty has a long tenure with the company, having served as General Counsel for over eight years and with the company for more than eleven years. Michael Ray, currently Vice President of Legal Services and with the company's legal department for the past decade, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Bukaty. This transition marks a significant change in the company's legal leadership, with an internal promotion indicating continuity and familiarity with Western Digital's operations and legal matters.
Key Highlights
- 1Raymond M. Bukaty, Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary, plans to retire effective October 1, 2010.
- 2Mr. Bukaty has been with Western Digital for over 11 years, serving as General Counsel for more than 8 years.
- 3Michael Ray, currently Vice President, Legal Services, will succeed Mr. Bukaty.
- 4Mr. Ray has been a member of the company's legal department for the past 10 years.
- 5The retirement and succession plan were announced on July 12, 2010.
- 6The filing is made under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, concerning departures and appointments of officers.