Jim Brittan
Chief Financial Officer
With more than 30 years of experience in global finance, accounting and operations, Jim serves as the Chief Financial Officer for WD. As the leader of the Finance and Information Technology functions, he focuses on the continuing development of WD’s global finance and administrative function.
He has a multitude of responsibilities including financial controls and reporting, forecasting and budgeting, business planning, management of banking relationships and overseeing the IT group. Prior to joining WD in 2004, Jim held leadership positions at 10 Worldwide, Resource Marketing and Amerilink Corporation. Additionally, he is a licensed CPA with years of public accounting experience. During his career he has led public stock offerings, managed SEC reporting and investor relations and negotiated numerous acquisitions.
The most underrated leadership skill: Active and Actual Listening
Something I’m currently learning: Finance AI tools
A topic I can’t stop thinking about: Generative AI