Kris Sennesael serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Western Digital Corporation, a leading global provider of data storage technologies. He joined the company in October 2020, bringing extensive expertise in financial leadership within the semiconductor and technology sectors. In his role, Sennesael oversees all aspects of Western Digital's global finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, and internal audit. He plays a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic initiatives, capital allocation, and long-term financial health amid the evolving data storage landscape. Prior to Western Digital, Sennesael was Chief Financial Officer at ON Semiconductor Corporation from 2017 to 2020, where he led the company's financial operations through significant growth and transformation. His career spans over 25 years in finance, with previous leadership positions at Freescale Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors, including roles as Vice President of Finance for various business units and Corporate Vice President and Treasurer. Sennesael's experience includes guiding companies through complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, such as the $11.8 billion merger of Freescale with NXP. Under Sennesael's stewardship at Western Digital, the company has navigated key challenges, including supply chain disruptions and market shifts toward cloud and AI-driven storage demands. His strategic oversight has supported cost efficiencies, debt management, and shareholder value creation, evidenced by improved profitability metrics and successful capital raises. Sennesael holds a degree in Applied Economics from the University of Leuven in Belgium and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).