Michael Wilhelm resigns as Chairman of Sunways management board

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The chairman of Sunways management board, Michael Wilhelm, has resigned his position with immediate effect, it has been announced.

In a statement issued today, the company’s supervisory board expressed its regret over Wilhelm’s decision, while stressing the company’s gratitude for his “great commitment” over the years.

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It is planned that Mario Zen, currently Vice-President of Business Development at LDK Solar, will succeed Michael Wilhelm and will be appointed as a member of the management board in February 2013.

Until that time, Jörg von Strom, who is currently a member of the Sunways management board in charge of procurement, production and supply chain, will act as speaker of the management board.

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