Summary
This 8-K filing from Western Digital Corporation (WDC) announces the appointment of Donald F. Robertson, Jr. as Vice President, Finance, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 14, 2019. Mr. Robertson assumes the role of principal accounting officer for the company. His extensive experience includes prior roles at WDC, SanDisk Corporation, Adaptec, Inc., and PricewaterhouseCoopers, underscoring a strong background in accounting and finance within the technology sector. The appointment is accompanied by a restricted stock unit award of 6,347 shares, which will vest over four years. This move signifies a key personnel change in the company's financial leadership. Investors should note that there are no disclosed related-party transactions or family relationships that would raise additional concerns regarding Mr. Robertson's appointment.
Key Highlights
- 1Donald F. Robertson, Jr. appointed as Vice President, Finance, and Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 14, 2019.
- 2Mr. Robertson will serve as the Company's principal accounting officer.
- 3Mr. Robertson has extensive experience in accounting and finance, including prior roles at Western Digital, SanDisk, Adaptec, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- 4Mr. Robertson joined WDC in May 2016 through the acquisition of SanDisk.
- 5Mr. Robertson received a restricted stock unit award of 6,347 shares, vesting over four years.
- 6No related-party transactions or family relationships requiring disclosure were noted for Mr. Robertson.
- 7The filing confirms no new or revised accounting standards election for early adoption if WDC were an emerging growth company.