Mr. Joseph FERNANDEZ
Senior Director Operations, Chief of Staff, Strategy & Sustainability, Western Digital
Joseph Fernandez is Operations Senior Director, Chief of Staff, Strategy and Sustainability at Western Digital. He is currently responsible for Global Flash BE Operations Sustainability efforts and Strategic Initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing field, including Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Plant Management, Operational Excellence, Strategy, and Sustainability.
He is a dynamic professional who has led the site towards the designation of Western Digital Penang as the first Advanced 4IR Lighthouse in Malaysia and the first Sustainability Lighthouse in Asia by the World Economic Forum. He is currently championing the Sustainability initiative for the Flash Backend operations at Western Digital.
Prior to joining Western Digital, He was at Honeywell UOP’s oil and gas business unit as the site leader accountable for the start-up of a green field plant in Penang, Malaysia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems from Nottingham Trent University (UK) and a master’s degree in business administration from University Utara Malaysia.
Presentation Title
Leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Abstract
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, environmental impact, and resource depletion, the need for sustainable practices has become more urgent than ever. At Western Digital, we have set four ambitious sustainability targets to continue our leadership in this area and set an example for other companies across industries. Through thoughtful planning and meticulous execution. In this keynote presentation, we will share our strategies for achieving these goals, with a particular focus on the role of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in driving sustainable innovation.
We will highlight how 4IR technologies, enables us to develop breakthrough solutions in energy, water management, and other areas. We will also discuss the importance of designing eco-friendly products and processes, and the need for organizations to move towards the Factory of the Future, where technology and sustainability go hand-in-hand. Through our partnership with World Economic Forum (WEF), we have been able to leverage the power of 4IR technologies to drive sustainable growth and promote inclusive and responsible transformation. Our achievements in becoming Asia's first World Economic Forum (WEF) Sustainability Lighthouse serves as a testament to our commitment to sustainability and our dedication to driving positive change in the technology industry.
Through this presentation, we hope to inspire and empower other organizations to embrace sustainability and leverage 4IR technologies to create a more sustainable future for all. By working together, we can harness the power of technology to address the global sustainability challenges and create a better world for generations to come.