In line with our strategy to streamline the organization for efficiency and focus, we are combining the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Direct Attached Storage (DAS) businesses into a single unit in Content Solutions.
I will continue to lead Content Solutions as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Reporting directly to me are:
Sven Rathjen, VP Marketing – responsible for overall business unit marketing and product roadmaps
Scott Vouri , VP Strategic Planning and Business Development – responsible for Content Solutions strategy
Scott Steffens, Senior Director Business Management – responsible for managing day-to-day business operations and pricing
Melyssa Banda, Senior Director Marketing and Communications – responsible for overall messaging to our customers
David Berbessou, Senior VP of Operations, will continue delivering on our product vision by managing the engineering and manufacturing operations teams. Jamie Vo will continue driving the global channel marketing team, and Jean-Charles Herpeux, will continue leading the sales team worldwide. David, Jamie and Jean-Charles will continue to report to Gary Meister, Cindi Grace and Scott Davis, respectively, with a strong dotted-line to me.
I would like to extend a special thanks to Tony Tate, who will be transitioning from WD over the next few weeks as part of the restructuring action. Tony was instrumental in the growth of our consumer business for a decade with WD. He will be greatly missed.
We also will miss our colleagues who have been impacted by the reductions initiated last week. Changes such as these are very difficult for everyone involved, but I know I can count on you to move forward with our new organization and through teamwork, we will achieve our goals.
I appreciate your continued commitment and flexibility as we remain focused on our opportunities ahead.