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Get filing alertsWestern Digital appoints Manuvir Das to Board of Directors and Audit Committee
Filed May 28, 2026 · Period ending May 26, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Manuvir Das unanimously appointed to Board effective May 26, 2026, serving until next annual stockholder meeting. Appointment expands Board oversight and governance capacity.
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Das also appointed to Audit Committee, the key Board committee overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and external auditor relationships.
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New director will receive standard non-employee director compensation per October 2025 proxy statement and enter into routine indemnification agreement.
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Summary
Western Digital expanded its Board of Directors on May 26, 2026, with the unanimous appointment of Manuvir Das. Das will serve until the company's next annual stockholder meeting and has been assigned to the Audit Committee, which oversees financial reporting and internal controls. This is a routine governance action that strengthens Board capacity.
For retail investors, Board appointments typically signal stability and fresh perspective in corporate oversight. The Audit Committee role is particularly relevant as this committee directly oversees the accuracy of financial statements and risk management. Das will receive standard director compensation with no unusual terms disclosed. Watch for Das's background and qualifications in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or upcoming proxy materials, which will reveal what specific expertise he brings to Western Digital's oversight, particularly in areas like technology, finance, or operations relevant to the data storage industry.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Western Digital filed an 8-K attaching a press release issued May 28, 2026; no material event details disclosed in the filing body.
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99. 1 Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on May 28, 2026.
Western Digital attached a press release dated May 28, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1. The 8-K body does not describe the press release content, so the nature of the disclosure cannot be determined from this filing alone.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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In addition, Mr. Das was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.
Mr. Das was also appointed to the Audit Committee, which oversees financial reporting and internal controls. This is a key governance role that directly impacts financial oversight and investor confidence.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Western Digital appointed Mr. Das to its Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2026.
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The Company issued a press release on May 28, 2026 announcing Mr. Das’s appointment as a member of the Board.
Western Digital disclosed that Mr. Das has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors. The appointment was announced via press release on May 28, 2026, with an effective date of May 26, 2026. No additional details about Mr. Das's background, committee assignments, or compensation are provided in the 8-K body itself.
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