On January 4, 2016, Seagate Technology plc appointed Albert A. Rocky Pimentel to the position of Executive Vice President. In his new role, Mr. Pimentel will have responsibility for a broad range of strategic projects. Mr. Pimentel's former responsibilities as President, Global Markets and Customers, will immediately transition to William D. Mosley, President, Operations, and Technology.

Mr. Mosley has served as President, Operations and Technology since October 2013 and as Executive Vice President, Operations from March 2011 until October 2013. The company announced that its Global Markets & Customers organization will be aligned under Dave Mosley, President, Operations and Technology, effective immediately. Mr. Mosley will continue to report to Steve Luczo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.