Western Digital Announces CEO Succession Plan
Western Digital Corp. today announced that Steve Milligan, chief executive officer and a member of the Western Digital Board of Directors since January 2013, has informed the Board that he intends to retire as the Company's CEO. Milligan will continue to serve as CEO until the Board has identified and appointed a successor, and then will remain with the Company in an advisory role until September 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. He will also remain a director on the Company's Board for a transition period after his successor is appointed.