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Marketing and PR professional Victoria Kaloper has been added to the XsunX team as Communications Director, a role that will see her put a marketing plan in place for the coming year, developing new programs that will enhance the company’s presence in the marketplace and coordinating the company’s attendance at various leading industry trade shows. Read more >>

Dr. Jürgen Dahmer is the newest appointee to the Board of Management for SCHOTT, while the company has also announced the extension of the contract of Professor Udo Ungeheuer (pictured).  Professor Ungeheuer, who holds the post of Chairman of the Board of Management, has had his tenure extended for a further five years. Read more >>

Former Executive General Manager of Quality Assurance and Supply Chain for Kyocera David Hester is stepping into a new Vice Presidential role, effective today.  An employee of Kyocera since 2000, Hester has a B.Sc. degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University and has achieved Lean Six Sigma “Black Belt” status. Read more >>

Dr. Michael Russak brings 35 years of experience in the solar and related industries to his new seat on the Board of Directors of XsunX. Twelve of these years were spent in executive management roles, and his most recent role was as President and CTO for Komag, Inc. Read more >>

SolFocus Europe’s Board of Directors consists of several experts from the world of electronics, finance and energy, the company’s decision being based on the potential direction and business guidance on offer by the newly appointed members.  The company also announced a sum of $63 million as the closing tally from its financing round. Read more >>

SunEdison’s directorial structure has received alterations, with the announcement that the company’s independent outside Director David Buzby (pictured) has taken the role of non-executive independent Chairman.  In his stead, Gerald Luterman takes the role of independent outside Director. Read more >>

HelioVolt has added two key executives to its Board of Directors, namely, E. Kenneth Pentimonti, Principal at Paladin Capital and Ronald D. Bernal (pictured), Partner at Sequel Venture Partners.  Both of these new Board members were recent contributors to HelioVolt’s recent $101 million fund. Read more >>

William L. Overholt has joined the Cleantech America team as CFO, reporting to company CEO Bill Barnes.  Overholt’s most recent position was as VP of Finance for Calpine Corporation, and his new role will see him oversee all corporate and finance activities as well as mergers and acquisitions for the company. Read more >>

The SMTA’s (Surface Mount Technology Association) Excellence in International Leadership Award has been conferred on Rick Short, Corporate Communications Director for Indium Corp.  Mr. Short’s achievements in and contributions to the solar industry were recognized by the award, which is given out on an annual basis to deserving recipients. Read more >>

Oerlikon Solar’s sales efforts are to be led by Chris Smith, formerly of Applied Materials, who has been named as head of Sales and Customer Support for the thin-film solar equipment manufacturer.  Smith brings 20 years of management and sales experience to the role, 12 of which were spent with Applied Materials. Read more >>