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Seagate Appoints Robert Bruggeworth to the Board of Directors

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Seagate Technology has appointed Robert Bruggeworth to its Board of Directors effective November 9, 2022. He will also join the Audit and Finance Committee. Bruggeworth brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience, including his role as CEO of Qorvo. He has held senior positions at AMP and has served on various boards including MSA Safety and the Semiconductor Industry Association. His extensive experience in technology and leadership is expected to enhance Seagate's strategic direction.

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FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in data storage and infrastructure solutions, today announced that Robert (Bob) Bruggeworth has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and to serve on the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board, effective November 9, 2022.

“I am very pleased to welcome Bob to Seagate's Board of Directors," said Mike Cannon, Seagate's Board Chair. “Bob has extensive executive leadership experiences with over 20 years as CEO of two public companies, RF Micro Devices and currently Qorvo. Prior to these roles, Bob spent 16 years in various senior leadership positions at AMP, now part of TE Connectivity, residing in Asia and the U.S.”

Since its formation in 2015, Mr. Bruggeworth has served as president and chief executive officer at Qorvo, Inc., (Nasdaq: QRVO) a global enterprise that supplies innovative semiconductor solutions addressing markets in IoT, network infrastructure, healthcare, automotive and aerospace/defense, among others. Mr. Bruggeworth currently serves on the board of directors for Qorvo Inc. and MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products. Mr. Bruggeworth also serves on the board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and chaired the association in 2021.

Mr. Bruggeworth holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania.

About Seagate

Seagate Technology crafts the datasphere, helping to maximize humanity’s potential by innovating world-class, precision-engineered data storage and management solutions with a focus on sustainable partnerships. A global technology leader for more than 40 years, the company has shipped over three billion terabytes of data capacity. Learn more about Seagate by visiting www.seagate.com or following us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and subscribing to our blog.

© 2022 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Spiral logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

Investor Relations Contact:

Shanye Hudson, (510) 661-1600

shanye.hudson@seagate.com

Media Contact:

Gregory Belloni, (415) 235-9092

gregory.belloni@seagate.com

Source: Seagate Technology Holdings plc

FAQ

What is Robert Bruggeworth's role at Seagate Technology?

Robert Bruggeworth has been appointed to the Board of Directors and will serve on the Audit and Finance Committee.

What experience does Robert Bruggeworth bring to Seagate?

He has over 20 years of executive leadership experience, including CEO roles at RF Micro Devices and Qorvo.

When was the appointment of Robert Bruggeworth announced?

The appointment was announced on November 9, 2022.

What companies does Robert Bruggeworth currently serve on the board?

He serves on the boards of Qorvo and MSA Safety.

How could Robert Bruggeworth's appointment impact Seagate's future?

His leadership experience may provide new perspectives and enhance strategic direction for Seagate.

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