Western Digital CEO David Goeckeler Elected Chair of Semiconductor Industry Association
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Western Digital CEO David Goeckeler has been elected Chair of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors for 2025. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Goeckeler, who leads Western Digital as a prominent data storage producer, brings extensive experience from semiconductors, global networking, and enterprise software sectors. Previously, he served as Executive VP at Cisco's Networking and Security Business and began his career at Bell Laboratories. He was also recently appointed Chairman of the U.S.-Japan Business Council.
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- Election to SIA Chair position strengthens Western Digital's influence in semiconductor industry policy-making
- Recognition of leadership role in major industry association representing 99% of U.S. semiconductor revenue
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"We are thrilled to welcome our new chair for 2025, David Goeckeler of Western Digital," said SIA President and CEO John Neuffer. "David possesses years of experience in the technology and semiconductor industries, and is an outstanding advocate for our work. He will be a fantastic leader of the SIA Board of Directors in 2025."
Over more than four decades, Goeckeler has focused on innovating and growing industries ranging from semiconductors to global networking to enterprise software. As CEO of Western Digital, Goeckeler has led the company's transformation as a leading data storage producer in the industry. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Networking and Security Business, after starting his career at Bell Laboratories. Goeckeler was recently appointed Chairman of the
"Semiconductor innovation is the transformative backbone of everything from the smartphone in your pocket to hyperscale cloud infrastructure to artificial intelligence that uplift society and improve our quality of life," said Goeckeler. "As we grow our industry, the role of effective government policies is more crucial now than ever to accelerate innovation and expansion in this sector. Through partnership with my colleagues on the SIA Board, I look forward to strengthening our shared industry priorities in
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The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America's top export industries and a key driver of America's economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA represents
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