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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 4, 2024)

Reports
Leadership Changes
Filing Date
Filed January 4, 2024
Period End
December 28, 2023
Security
WDC
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K197

WDC filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 197 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · May ’18May ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · Jun ’20Jun ’20
  3. Material agreement8-K · Jul ’22Jul ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · May ’26May ’26

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 4, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has filed an 8-K reporting a key executive departure.

Michael C. Ray, the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary, announced his resignation, effective January 12, 2024, to pursue a new opportunity. This change in leadership within the legal department is a notable event for the company.

Key Highlights

  1. Executive Departure: Michael C. Ray, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary is leaving WDC.
  2. Effective Date: Mr. Ray's departure is effective January 12, 2024.
  3. Reason for Departure: Mr. Ray is leaving to pursue another opportunity.
  4. Succession Plan: Cynthia Lock Tregillis, SVP, Deputy General Counsel, will assume the Chief Legal Officer role.
  5. Legal Department Leadership Change: The company is experiencing a transition in its top legal position.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is leaving Western Digital and what was their role?

    Michael C. Ray, who served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary of Western Digital Corporation, is leaving the company.

  2. When is Michael C. Ray's last day with Western Digital?

    Mr. Ray's departure is effective January 12, 2024.

  3. Why is Michael C. Ray leaving Western Digital?

    Mr. Ray is leaving to pursue another opportunity.

  4. Who will succeed Michael C. Ray as Chief Legal Officer?

    Cynthia Lock Tregillis, currently Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, will assume the Chief Legal Officer role.