Western Digital names Brad Feller chief accounting officer, effective November 14, 2025
Western Digital appointed Brad Feller as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding Gene M. Zamiska, with Feller also becoming principal accounting officer on November 14, 2025. The filing describes a routine finance leadership change with compensation terms, including a $425,000 base salary and sign-on equity, that are modest relative to the company's size and do not indicate a change in financial results.
Key points
- Brad Feller, 51, takes the role effective November 14, 2025, succeeding Gene M. Zamiska
- Compensation includes a $425,000 annual base salary and a 75% target short-term bonus
- Sign-on RSU award with a $1,500,000 grant date value; a $300,000 signing bonus is subject to repayment if employment ends within two years
The filing
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