Alvin Phillips

Alvin B. Phillips was the founder of Western Digital inon April 23, 1970, in CaliforniaSouthern California.He originally named the company General Digital, but changed the name to Western Digital around July 1971. Phillips served as the president of the company from its inception until 1976. Prior to founding the company, he was an employee of Motorola.

Alvin B. Phillips was the founder of Western Digital in 1970 in California. Phillips served as the president of the company from its inception until 1976.