Senior Director, Corporate Development
Core
Own the full M&A lifecycle end-to-end for Western Digital, driving inorganic growth through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and venture investments in deep tech, data storage, and AI.
Role type
Senior Director, Corporate Development (Strategic Leadership)
Builds
Corporate portfolio evolution, new capability development, and strategic partnerships across storage, AI/cloud, and deep-tech.
Domain
Data Storage, Deep Tech, Semiconductor, AI/Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
M&A execution, financial modeling, due diligence, deal structuring, valuation frameworks, cross-functional deal management, C-suite presentation, strategic thinking, relationship building with bankers/investors/operators
Preferred skills
AI-adjacent experience, hyperscale cloud provider experience, direct venture investing in deep-tech, cross-border M&A, corporate venture capital portfolio management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead complex transaction execution including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures; Build and maintain a proprietary deal pipeline by engaging with bankers, investors, and startups; Support corporate venture investment strategy by sourcing and investing in high-potential technology companies; Deliver investment recommendations and executive briefings to the C-suite and Board of Directors; Partner with key stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Finance, Commercial, Legal, and HR to coordinate deal activities and integration planning.
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategic Leadership