http://www.pv-tech.org/ Your daily dose of Photovoltaic Technology Developments and Solar News Copyright 2008, Semiconductor Media en-GB info@pv-tech.org Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:30 GMT 120 http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/tom_georgis_joins_solarreserve_as_vp_of_development Tom Georgis (pictured), an operations and technology expert of the energy industry, has been enlisted by SolarReserve to oversee the company’s solar power projects both in the U.S. and internationally. Georgis will apply his years of technology and power project development experience to the role of Vice President of Development. Wed, 14 May 2008 14:06:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/sheldon_reinhart_joins_icp_solar_as_cfo_and_coo Sheldon Reinhart, former CFO for Strategy First, Inc. has been appointed CFO and COO of ICP Solar Technologies, Inc. Bringing over 20 years of finance and technology experience to the role, Mr. Reinhart will oversee the company’s financial affairs and global operations in the role that was vacated by Leon Assayag in early May, who left the company to pursue other opportunities. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:22:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/sunedison_canada_appoints_new_country_manager As Country Manager of SunEdison Canada, Ron Mantay will lead the company’s development of utility-scale and rooftop solar power projects and also takes on responsibility for the company’s business operations. His new role will see him report to company Vice President of International, Len Jornlin. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:26:01 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/larry_polizzotto_to_head_up_first_solars_investor_relations Former IBM and Dell executive Larry Polizzotto has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Investor Relations for First Solar. Reporting to Jens Meyerhoff, company CFO, Polizzotto will liaise with First Solar’s stockholders from the company headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:24:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/steve_daniel_steps_into_akeena_solars_executive_post Departing the role of Vice President of sales, Steve Daniel’s (pictured) new role as Executive Vice President of sales and marketing for Akeena Solar will see him drive the company’s expansion in the U.S. with the promotion of the company’s Andalay solar panel system. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:47:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/sepa_appoints_three_regional_directors The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has announced its appointment of three utility experts to fill the company’s regional director roles. Joining the company are Christy Herig, Jim Harding and Tom Nicholas, who will each oversee an area of the U.S., expanding the support capabilities for their specific region. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:43:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/former_dupont_photonics_executive_joins_heliovolt_as_new_cto HelioVolt Corporation has hired Louay Eldada, Ph.D. to take up the role of CTO. Eldada joins Heliovolt from E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (DuPont) where he served as CTO, Vice President of technology, Vice President of engineering and board Director for DuPont Photonics Technologies. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:05:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/voltaix_appoints_two_veteran_materials_experts_to_its_ranks Voltaix has hired two industry veterans from the materials sector of the semiconductor industry to support its growth in both semiconductor and photovoltaics industries. Gregory T. Muhr has been appointed as Global Sales Manager and Jay Song, Ph.D. as Technical Marketing Director. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:51:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/bill_kilduff_joins_icp_solar_as_vp_of_sales ICP Solar Technologies, Inc. has appointed sales veteran Bill Kilduff as Eastern Regional Vice President of Sales. Mr. Kilduff brings over 25 years of sales, marketing and management experience to the role, and has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:33:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/ja_solar_names_new_cfo Daniel Lui has been named as new CFO for JA Solar following the announcement of Herman Zhao’s retirement from the role. The replacement will come into effect on May 10th when Mr. Zhao steps down. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:37:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/dr_charles_carraher_joins_biosolar_as_scientific_advisor 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. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/emcore_announces_executive_changes_and_new_ceo 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. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:21:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/former_kla_tencor_executive_joins_edwards 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. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:16:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/sharp_electronics_names_new_ceo 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. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:10:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/gary_gatchell_joins_ascent_solar_as_cfo 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. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/thomas_cole_to_oversee_ceradynes_business_development 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. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:43:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/donna_webb_joins_sunovia_as_coo 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. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:10:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/perry_hayes_joins_solar_semiconductor_as_cfo 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. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:52:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/further_expansion_for_signet_solars_board 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. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:15:00 GMT http://www.pv-tech.org/going_places/article/chris_obrien_joins_oerlikon_solar_north_america 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. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:39:00 GMT