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BioSolar, Inc. has enlisted the expertise of Dr. Charles Carraher (pictured) by appointing him to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Carraher has been the recipient of several awards and recognitions over the course of his over 40 years in the hi-tech industry, and his research on polymers has been widely accredited. Read more >>

A succession plan created in 2006 by EMCORE executives included the appointment of a new company CEO and some executive reshuffles. The board has also authorized the separation of its photovoltaics business from its fiber optics business. Read more >>

Edwards has enlisted the expertise of Michael Allison (pictured), former VP of business operations at KLA-Tencor, to oversee sales and service operations in both the semiconductor and solar divisions of the vacuum equipment company. Read more >>

Daisuke (Doug) Koshima has been named as successor to the CEO and Chairman role as vacated by Toshihiko Fujimoto, who has moved to take up the role of General Manager for strategic planning within Sharp Corp.’s International Business Group. Mr. Koshima, a 37-year employee of the company, departs from his former role as Corporate Director and Group General Manager of the International Business Group. Read more >>

A seasoned executive with over 20 years of financial management experience, Gary Gatchell joins the Ascent Solar executive team as CFO to take over the running of the company’s financial operations. He joins Ascent from Carrier Access Corp., a public technology company, bringing experience from both public and private capital funding to the company. Read more >>

Thomas A. Cole, former CEO of Minco, which was acquired by Ceradyne in 2007, has accepted the role of Vice President of Business Development for Ceradyne, Inc. In this role, he will be shouldered with responsibility for acquisitions, all ad hoc corporate activities and strategic expansion within the company. Read more >>

Donna M. Webb has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Sunovia Energy Technologies. In this role, she will manage all company activities and operations, and brings more than 20 years of operations management experience to the role. Read more >>

Solar Semiconductor, the Hyderabad-based PV module manufacturer, has named Perry G. Hayes (pictured) as company CFO with immediate effect. Mr. Hayes joins the company from Solectron Corp., where he was Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations. Read more >>

A week ago, Signet Solar welcomed the addition of three industry veterans to the company board. Today, Signet has announced the appointment of Jan Lobbezoo to the board with immediate effect, adding over 36 years of industry experience to the board in the process. Read more >>

An experienced solar industry executive, Chris O’Brien’s addition to the Oerlikon Solar team in North America is a strategic move to expand operations and penetrate markets in the area. Read more >>