Seagate Technology plc announced the appointment of Mark W. Adams to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Adams was appointed at company's Board of Directors meeting held on January 19, 2017. From 2006 to February 2012, Mr. Adams served in a number of positions at Micron Technology Inc., including as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Vice President of Digital Media. Prior to joining Micron Technology Inc., Mr. Adams served as Chief Operating Officer of Lexar Media Inc. in 2006 and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Creative Labs Inc. from 2002 to 2006. He has served as a director of Cadence Design Systems Inc. since 2015.