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
- Western DigitalCurrentMay 2025–Present· 1 yr 4 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentMay 2025–Present
- Jun 2022–May 2025· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Director, Chair Audit Committee, Member Nominating and Corporate Governance CommitteeJun 2022–May 2025
- Aug 2016–May 2025· 8 yrs 9 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerAug 2016–May 2025
- Sep 2012–Aug 2016· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerSep 2012–Aug 2016
- 2009–Aug 2012· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Group Chief Financial Officer2009–Aug 2012
- Jun 2002–Dec 2008· 6 yrs 6 mos
- VP Operations FinanceJun 2002–Mar 2008
- Sep 2000–Jun 2002· 1 yr 9 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerSep 2000–Jun 2002
- May 1993–Sep 2000· 7 yrs 4 mos
- CFO Alcatel RussiaMay 1997–Sep 2000
- Financial Analyst Alcatel BellMay 1993–May 1997
- 1990–1992· 2 yrs
- IT Assistant1990–1992
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Financial Management
Vlerick Business SchoolMaster in Economics
Economics
Ghent UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Kris Sennesael
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Change ManagementProduct ManagementFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceBusiness PlanningFinancial ModelingCorporate DevelopmentAcquisition IntegrationM&A experienceStrategyStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyVenture CapitalManufacturingStart-upsProcess ImprovementSemiconductorsMergersForecasting