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Western Digital is seeking a Senior Director to lead and own WD Capital, the company's corporate venture capital (CVC) arm. This individual will serve as the primary owner of WD Capital's strategy and execution: managing and adding value to the existing investment portfolio, building a thesis-driven pipeline of early-stage, strategically relevant companies, and leading the full…

Key points

  1. The role requires a rare combination of venture investing experience, technical depth, and the credibility to operate as a trusted partner to business and…

  2. Portfolio Ownership & Management: Own the existing WD Capital portfolio end-to-end; monitor performance, support portfolio companies, manage board/observer seats, evaluate follow-on investment decisions…

  3. Build and continuously refresh a thesis-driven pipeline of early-stage companies aligned to Western Digital's strategic and technology priorities.

  4. Partner with business leaders, CTO’s office, and Corporate Strategy to develop, test, and evolve investment theses that create strategic value for Western Digital.

  5. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field).

  6. Prior experience working within an institutional venture capital fund (e.g., as an investor progressing through Associate, Principal, or Partner-track roles).

  7. Demonstrated track record independently sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing early-stage technology investments from start to finish.

  8. Experience managing a portfolio of venture investments, including board/observer responsibilities and follow-on/exit decision-making.

Skills

SourcingNegotiationStakeholder ManagementMachine LearningExcel ModellingCommunication

Experience: Senior-level · 12+ years · Job type: Full-time

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