Hitachi GST Appoints Chief Technology Officer

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announced the appointment of Steven Campbell to the position of Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Steven will have global responsibility for all aspects of the company’s product development and technical vision. As the top technology executive for Hitachi GST, Steven will play a strategic role in the company’s future direction and business growth.

"Steven Campbell is an outstanding addition to our senior management team,” said Hiroaki Nakanishi, Chief Executive Officer, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. Steven’s proven track record combined with his leadership experience, technology background and passion for excellence will deliver extraordinary value to our customers worldwide.”

Steven has 30 years of experience in the electronics and data storage industry, having served in senior executive roles at Western Digital Corporation and technology management roles at Quantum and Hewlett-Packard. Most recently he was Chief Executive Officer of Singapore listed Innotek Limited and Innotek’s subsidiary Magnecomp Precision Technology, a strategic component supplier to major hard drive companies. His experience at Western Digital included serving as General Manager of the Desktop Solutions Line of Business, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Vice President of New Product Introduction and Chief Quality Officer. He will be based at Hitachi’s San Jose, California, USA headquarters.

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