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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new Scientific Advisory Board for Oerlikon has been established, with the aim of keeping the company abreast of all R&D innovations. Leading the Advisory Board is Professor Werner Martienssen from the University of Frankfurt am Main, who will keep Oerlikon’s CEO Dr. Uwe Krüger and Executive Vice President of R&D Dr. Andreas Widl informed of all developments.
A management and manufacturing expert of the hi-tech industry, Johan van Splunter’s (pictured) near-40 years of experience will be brought into play in his new role as non-executive independent Director of Solarfun.
Signet Solar has added three new members to its board, two of whom are seasoned semiconductor industry professionals. Freescale CEO and Chairman Rich Beyer, Spansion EVP of Worldwide Operations Ajit Manocha, and EMCO Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Jain have all joined Signet’s Board to aid in the thin film PV manufacturer’s global expansion.
