UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | July 12, 2010 |
Western Digital Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-08703 | 33-0956711 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
20511 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, California | 92630 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | (949) 672-7000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 12, 2010, Raymond M. Bukaty announced his intention to retire as Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary of Western Digital, effective October 1, 2010. Mr. Bukaty, 52, is retiring after serving as Western Digital’s General Counsel for more than eight years and having worked for Western Digital for more than 11 years. Michael Ray, currently Western Digital’s Vice President, Legal Services, and a member of the Company’s legal department for the past 10 years, will succeed Mr. Bukaty as Western Digital’s Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Western Digital Corporation | ||||
July 14, 2010 | By: |
/s/ Raymond M. Bukaty
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Name: Raymond M. Bukaty | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel and Secretary |