Introduction to the core technology team of Western Digital (Irving Division)

Irving Tan is the CEO of WD. Tan is widely recognized for his exceptional leadership skills and has decades of experience in sales and global operations, market transformation, and customer and government relations management. His unwavering commitment to a people-centric approach is evident in the high-performing teams he leads.

Prior to his CEO role, he served as Executive Vice President of Global Operations at WD, overseeing all global operations functions, including manufacturing operations, sourcing and supply chain management, and IT.

Graduated from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) with a Master's degree in Computer Science. Currently, he is the Head of the Artificial Intelligence Team at Western Digital's Irvine office, responsible for AI software development projects and team management. His research interests include distributed cloud architecture, system software, AI infrastructure, and cloud-native storage, with a long-term commitment to driving technological innovation and architectural evolution in next-generation data infrastructure. He currently leads a cross-functional R&D team of over 50 people, responsible for the entire lifecycle management from technology planning and architecture design to global delivery, dedicated to driving business innovation through technology and building high-performance, highly reliable software systems.

Cynthia Tregillis is WD's Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. She oversees the company's global legal affairs, risk management, compliance, and government relations.

In this role, Cynthia advises the company's senior management team and board members. She oversees teams supporting the company's global development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of storage products through its independent affiliates. She also leads teams responsible for protecting the company's key intellectual property, strengthening and maintaining the company's global brand, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the obligations of a publicly traded company. Since joining WD in 2012, she has held various positions, most recently Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.

Kris Sennesael currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at WD. He is responsible for the global finance division, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury management, internal audit, investor relations, and corporate real estate.

Kris is a pragmatic and efficient leader with a global perspective, a strong background in the semiconductor and technology sectors, and extensive experience in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Ahmed Shihab is WD's Chief Product Officer. He leads engineering and product strategy, as well as the innovation and development of WD's current and future products and solutions.

Ahmed has over 30 years of experience in product design and business leadership, and he continuously meets the needs of customers and the business by building a culture of quality first and agile execution.

Wang Shiyu graduated from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) with a Master's degree in Computer Science. Currently, she is the head of the Artificial Intelligence team at Western Digital's Irvine office, responsible for AI software development projects and team management. Her research interests include distributed cloud architecture, system software, AI infrastructure, and cloud-native storage, with a long-term commitment to driving technological innovation and architectural evolution in next-generation data infrastructure. She currently leads a cross-functional R&D team of over 50 people, responsible for the entire lifecycle management from technology planning and architecture design to global delivery, dedicated to driving business innovation through technology and building high-performance, highly reliable software systems.

Katie Watson is the Chief Human Resources Officer at WD, responsible for the company's global human resources efforts.

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Katie works closely with the executive management team and the company's board of directors to develop company strategy and leads the board's compensation committee on behalf of management. She oversees WD's human resources function, leading a high-performing and business-integrated HR team that empowers employees and fosters a culture of innovation.

Katie is a global HR leader with over 25 years of experience in the life sciences, technology, and semiconductor industries.

Sesh Tirumala is WD's Chief Information Officer, responsible for driving the company's digital transformation and fostering a culture of innovation through technology. He has overall responsibility for information technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise data and analytics.

With over 30 years of experience, Sesh possesses an exceptional ability to translate business needs into effective technology strategies that drive profitable growth, streamline operations, and enhance the experience for customers, partners, and employees. He has extensive experience leading teams responsible for strategy, architecture, mergers and acquisitions, technology product delivery, and shared services.

Vidya Gubbi is currently the Global Operations Director at WD, leading the company's global operations, including manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, quality, and sustainability, with over 35,000 employees worldwide. A leader with over 38 years of experience in the storage industry, he is recognized for driving operational excellence at scale, advancing technological innovation, and building high-performing global teams. Vidya is a board member of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). He holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian National Institute of Technology (NIIT).

Jeremy Faulk is Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Western Digital (WD). He is responsible for developing long-term plans, business and segment strategies, innovation investments, and addressing the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence, cloud hyperscale demands, and new storage technologies. He also works closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to ensure that Western Digital's technology roadmap, business priorities, and customer strategies are aligned with the company's long-term growth goals.