Stephen D. Milligan is the former CEO of Western Digital, one of the leading storage solutions companies. He took the helm on January 2, 2013, following his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, which...
Stephen D. Milligan is the former CEO of Western Digital, one of the leading storage solutions companies. He took the helm on January 2, 2013, following his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, which Western Digital acquired. He has a strong background in finance, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University. Milligan has a history of working in significant financial positions, including Chief Financial Officer at both Western Digital and HGST. During his time as CEO, Western Digital saw considerable growth and change in a challenging market landscape. Milligan retired in March 2020 after over seven years of leadership. His salary peaked at $12.87 million in 2018, which included a vast amount tied to stock vesting. Interestingly, in 2019, he reported substantial insider trading holdings, with values fluctuating between $18.28 million and $31.16 million monthly. After transitioning out of the CEO role, he served in an advisory capacity until September 2020. His leadership style focused on aligning executive compensation with shareholder interests, reflecting a long-term vision for value creation.