Western Digital Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Irving Tan
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 3.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
With An Upcoming Spinoff, Western Digital Could Be Just Getting Started
Dec 08Is Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) A Risky Investment?
Dec 05
Western Digital's (NASDAQ:WDC) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality
Nov 07Western Digital: Post-Split Plan
Oct 19An Intrinsic Calculation For Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) Suggests It's 25% Undervalued
Oct 08Western Digital: Frozen For The Winter - Downgrade To Hold
Oct 03Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)?
Sep 17Western Digital: Positive Move To Spin-Off Flash Memory
Aug 26Western Digital: A Great Dip To Buy (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 05Not Many Are Piling Into Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) Stock Yet As It Plummets 26%
Aug 03Western Digital: A Buy-The-Dip Opportunity Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Jul 25Western Digital: Value To Be Unlocked With Flash Spinoff
Jul 03Calculating The Fair Value Of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)
Jul 01Western Digital Stock: Not Attractive
Jun 20Western Digital Outperformed Seagate For The First Time In 6 Quarters, But It Isn't Sustainable
May 28Here's Why Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) Can Afford Some Debt
May 08Western Digital: The Upside Is Just Beginning - Initiating With A Buy
Apr 16Western Digital: Even Without The Spin-Off, The Company Remains Undervalued
Mar 24Western Digital: Technical Trends Point To Further Consolidations
Feb 15US$62.98 - That's What Analysts Think Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) Is Worth After These Results
Jan 27Estimating The Fair Value Of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)
Jan 08Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Western Digital Corporation's (NASDAQ:WDC) Revenues
Dec 24CEO
Irving Tan (54 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Tiang Yew Tan, also known as Irving, was Executive Vice President of Global Operations of Western Digital Corporation from 2022 to October 10, 2024. He is Chief Executive Officer of Western Digital Cor...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | 2.8yrs | US$5.44m | 0.028% $ 6.2m | |
| Executive VP & GM of Flash Business | 4.3yrs | US$5.35m | 0.038% $ 8.6m | |
| Chief Executive Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Investment Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Global Accounting & Chief Accounting Officer | 5.3yrs | no data | 0.0082% $ 1.8m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing | 7.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP and Chief People & Inclusion Officer | 3.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Worldwide Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Revenue Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
3.4yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WDC's management team is considered experienced (3.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$337.45k | 0.0094% $ 2.1m | |
| Independent Chairman | 24.9yrs | US$474.99k | 0.013% $ 2.8m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 6.1yrs | US$417.45k | 0.0098% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 3.4yrs | US$334.95k | 0.0042% $ 931.9k | |
| Independent Director | 10yrs | US$374.95k | 0.013% $ 2.8m | |
| Independent Director | 6.1yrs | US$364.95k | 0.0074% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 3.4yrs | US$334.95k | 0.0052% $ 1.2m | |
| Director | 4.8yrs | US$17.69m | 0.15% $ 34.2m |
6.1yrs
Average Tenure
64.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WDC's board of directors are considered experienced (6.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/18 05:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/06/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Western Digital Corporation is covered by 70 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Nam Hyung Kim | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| Phillip Alling | Atlantic Equities LLP |