First Solar Names Georges Antoun as Chief Commercial Officer
10 May 2016 - 6:05AM
Business Wire
Antoun will oversee global project and business
development
Joe Kishkill, President – International Business Development,
to depart
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Georges
Antoun, President – U.S., has been appointed Chief Commercial
Officer, effective July 1, 2016.
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Georges Antoun has been named Chief
Commercial Officer of First Solar, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
Antoun will have comprehensive leadership responsibility for
Global Project and Business Development, with a primary focus on
increased sales and sustainable growth in emerging markets.
Reporting to Antoun will be First Solar global project development,
business development and strategic marketing teams.
“Georges has a deep and broad grasp of every aspect of our
operations,” said First Solar Chief Financial Officer Mark Widmar,
who will become Chief Executive Officer on July 1. “I am confident
that he can lead a fully integrated international business
development organization that will deliver on our strategic
objectives while focusing on deeper customer intimacy.”
As President – U.S., Antoun oversaw project and business
development for the United States. Previously, he served as the
company’s Chief Operations Officer, joining First Solar in June
2012 after working in the international IT and Telecommunications
industries.
“I am honored to take on this expanded role as we enter a new
phase of growth and development,” said Antoun. “I look forward to
working with the management team and global associates to execute
on our strategies and capitalize on the exciting opportunities
before us.”
As part of this transition, Joe Kishkill, First Solar’s
President – International, will leave the company to pursue other
interests.
“Joe played an important role in positioning First Solar as a
global player,” said Widmar. “We thank Joe for his contributions,
and wish him all the best in his next endeavors.”
About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive
photovoltaic (PV) solar systems which use its advanced module and
system technology. The company’s integrated power plant solutions
deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel
electricity generation today. From raw material sourcing through
end-of-life module recycling, First Solar’s renewable energy
systems protect and enhance the environment. For more information
about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com.
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