John Lefebvre leaves Suntech America as regional president position dissolved

As part its senior management restructuring process, John Lefebvre, President of Suntech America has left the company, while E.L. “Mick” McDaniel, previously Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Suntech America, has assumed the newly introduced title of Managing Director for Suntech America. As with other recent changes, McDaniel will report directly to CEO David King.

McDaniel was the Director of Performance Services for First Solar’s EPC division, prior to joining Suntech America. In that role, he was responsible for all commissioning, monitoring and maintenance activities for First Solar’s utility PV power plant projects. Prior to that, Mr. McDaniel was the Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for SatCon Power Systems, a designer and manufacturer of power electronics for renewable energy applications.