Kris Sennesael

Kris Sennesael

CFO at Western Digital

Western Digital

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Experience36+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Dynamic and results-oriented CFO and Board member with over twenty-five years of experience in finance and general management. Possesses strong analytical, planning and strategic skills as well as financial execution. Building and managing results-driven global teams.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2025–Present· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      May 2025–Present
  • Jun 2022–May 2025· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Director, Chair Audit Committee, Member Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
      Jun 2022–May 2025
  • Aug 2016–May 2025· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      Aug 2016–May 2025
  • Sep 2012–Aug 2016· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      Sep 2012–Aug 2016
  • 2009–Aug 2012· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      2009–Aug 2012
  • Jun 2002–Dec 2008· 6 yrs 6 mos
    • VP Operations Finance
      Jun 2002–Mar 2008
  • Sep 2000–Jun 2002· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      Sep 2000–Jun 2002
  • May 1993–Sep 2000· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • CFO Alcatel Russia
      May 1997–Sep 2000
    • Financial Analyst Alcatel Bell
      May 1993–May 1997
  • 1990–1992· 2 yrs
    • IT Assistant
      1990–1992

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Financial Management

Vlerick Business School

Master in Economics

Economics

Ghent University

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Change ManagementProduct ManagementFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceBusiness PlanningFinancial ModelingCorporate DevelopmentAcquisition IntegrationM&A experienceStrategyStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyVenture CapitalManufacturingStart-upsProcess ImprovementSemiconductorsMergersForecasting