JR Ahn is an accomplished executive specializing in corporate development and strategic advisory roles. Currently serving as Vice President of Corporate Development at Western Digital since November 2025, JR Ahn oversees M&A activities and WD Capital. In addition, JR Ahn provides advisory services to CEOs and Board of Directors of privately-held companies and serves as a Technology Advisor for Venture Guides. Previous roles include Vice President positions at Barracuda and Pure Storage, where JR Ahn was instrumental in driving corporate strategy and business model development. Additional experience encompasses leadership positions at Sutter Hill Ventures, EMC, Hewlett-Packard, NetApp, and Symantec Corporation, with a consistent focus on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. JR Ahn holds a BS in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Finance from the University of Southern California and completed Executive Education in Negotiation and Leadership at Harvard Business School.
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