René Hartner

René Hartner is the Vice President of Corporate Business Development at Micron Technology, where they drive growth and innovation through strategic transactions, partnerships, and investments. With over two decades of experience in high-tech and finance, René has previously held senior roles at companies such as SanDisk and Western Digital, focusing on M&A, corporate venture capital, and strategic partnerships. They are currently leading Micron's "Intelligence Accelerated Initiative," which explores the impact of generative artificial intelligence on technology and data insights. René's academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from Santa Clara University and ongoing studies in vehicle engineering and machine learning.