David Goeckeler Biography and Net Worth

CEO of Western Digital

David Goeckeler is the CEO at Western Digital and serves on the Board of Directors.

Since joining Western Digital in March 2020, Goeckeler has focused on the company’s transformation as the leading data storage producer in the industry. With more than a third of the world’s data stored on its products, Western Digital solutions power innovation from the devices we use every day, to the edge, to the foundation of the cloud. The company has extensive operations throughout the United States and Asia, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Its brands SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD, WD Black, and Western Digital are widely recognized globally for innovation, performance, and quality.

Previously, he was Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cisco’s Networking and Security Business, with responsibility for more than $34 billion of the company’s global technology franchise. He led a worldwide team of more than 25,000 engineers and oversaw Cisco’s networking and security strategy and market acceleration, including development operations for the company’s expansive technology portfolio and strategic acquisitions.

Goeckeler serves on the Board of Directors and as Vice Chair of the Semiconductor Industry Association and on the Board of Directors of ADP, a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. He also serves as Vice Chair of the U.S.-Japan Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and sits on the University of Illinois College of Engineering Board of Visitors.

What is David Goeckeler's net worth?: The estimated net worth of David Goeckeler is at least $52.45 million as of October 25th, 2024. Mr. Goeckeler owns 821,630 shares of Western Digital stock worth more than $52,452,859 as of November 21st. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Goeckeler may own. Learn More about David Goeckeler's net worth.
How do I contact David Goeckeler?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Goeckeler and other Western Digital executives is 5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA, 95119. Western Digital can also be reached via phone at (408) 717-6000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on David Goeckeler's contact information.
Has David Goeckeler been buying or selling shares of Western Digital?: In the last ninety days, David Goeckeler has sold $5,443,500.00 of Western Digital stock. Most recently, David Goeckeler sold 75,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, October 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.58, for a transaction totalling $5,443,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 821,630 shares of the company's stock, valued at $59,633,905.40. Learn More on David Goeckeler's trading history.
Who are Western Digital's active insiders?: Western Digital's insider roster includes Kimberly Alexy (Director), Michael Cordano (COO), David Goeckeler (CEO), Paula Price (Director), Michael Ray (EVP), Srinivasan Sivaram (Insider), Robert Soderbery (EVP), Lori Sundberg (EVP), and Gene Zamiska (SVP). Learn More on Western Digital's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Western Digital?: During the last year, insiders at the data storage provider sold shares 14 times. They sold a total of 231,294 shares worth more than $16,241,509.24. The most recent insider tranaction occured on October, 29th when EVP Robert Soderbery sold 30,767 shares worth more than $2,092,463.67. Insiders at Western Digital own 0.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Western Digital.
Information on this page was last updated on 10/29/2024.

David Goeckeler Insider Trading History at Western Digital

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
10/25/2024	Sell	75,000	$72.58	$5,443,500.00	821,630
9/26/2024	Sell	75,000	$70.32	$5,274,000.00	896,630

David Goeckeler Buying and Selling Activity at Western Digital

Western Digital Company Overview

Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers client devices, including hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) for desktop and notebook personal computers (PCs), gaming consoles, and set top boxes; and flash-based embedded storage products for mobile phones, tablets, notebook PCs, and other portable and wearable devices, as well as automotive, Internet of Things, industrial, and connected home applications. The company also provides enterprise HDDs; enterprise SSDs consisting of flash-based SSDs and software solutions for use in enterprise servers, online transactions, data analysis, and other enterprise applications; and data storage platforms. In addition, it offers external HDD storage products in mobile and desktop form; client portable SSDs; removable cards that are used in consumer devices comprising mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, and cameras and smart video systems; universal serial bus flash drives for use in the computing and consumer markets; and wireless drive products used in-field backup of created content, as well as wireless streaming of high-definition movies, photos, music, and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. The company sells its products under the Western Digital, SanDisk, and WD brands to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Today's Range

Now: $63.84

$62.82

$65.68

50 Day Range

MA: $66.40

$62.73

$70.46

2 Week Range

Now: $63.84

$46.05

$81.55

Volume

3,827,817 shs

Average Volume

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Market Capitalization

$22.07 billion

P/E Ratio

37.55

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Beta

1.4

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