| Mark R. Widmar |
Mark R. Widmar currently works at First Solar, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2016. Mr. Widmar also formerly worked at 8point3 Energy Partners LP, as Chief Financial Officer & Director from 2015 to 2016, 8point3 General Partner LLC, as Chief Financial Officer & Director from 2015 to 2016, AlliedSignal, Inc., as Principal, Bristol Myers Squibb Co., as Principal, Dell, Inc., as Divisional Controller in 2002, Lucent Technologies, Inc., as Principal, GrafTech International Ltd., as CFO & President-Engineering Solutions in 2011, NCR Voyix Corp., as Controller from 2005 to 2006, Ernst & Young LLP, as Accountant, UnitedHealth Group, Inc., as Executive Vice President-Health Equity Strategy, and Optum, Inc., as Chief Global Operations & Marketing Officer. Mr. Widmar received his undergraduate degree in 1987 from Indiana University and Masters Business Admin degree in 1992 from Indiana University. |
| Mike Koralewski |
Mike Koralewski is currently the Chief Supply Chain Officer at First Solar, Inc. He started this position in 2023. Prior to his current role, he obtained an MBA from Bowling Green State University and an undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University. |
| Alexander R. Bradley |
Alexander R. Bradley is currently the Chief Financial Officer at First Solar, Inc. He previously worked as a Director at 8point3 Energy Partners LP from 2016 to 2018 and as a Director at 8point3 General Partner LLC from 2015 to 2018. Mr. Bradley is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh. |
| Byron Jeffers |
Byron Jeffers is currently working as the Chief Accounting Officer & Vice President-Finance at First Solar, Inc. He started this position in 2020. Prior to his current job, Mr. Jeffers has an education background with undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona. |
| Michael J. Ahearn |
Michael J. Ahearn was the founder of True North Management Partners LLC (founded in 2011) and First Solar, Inc. (founded in 1999) where he holds the titles of Founding Member and Non-Executive Chairman respectively. Mr. Ahearn is also the founder of True North Venture Partners GP LLC. He currently holds the position of Chairman & Managing Partner at True North Venture Partners LP since 2011. Additionally, he is the Chairman of AquaHydrex, Inc., and a Trustee at The German Marshall Fund of United States and Thunderbird School of Global Management. In his former positions, Mr. Ahearn served as a Director at Cox Enterprises, Inc. from 2011 to 2022. He also held directorial roles at Harvest Power, Inc., Arizona State University Research Park, Inc., Arizona Science Center, Arizona Science & Technology Enterprises LLC, Homeward Bound, and Equity Investment Corp. He was the President of True North Partners LLC from 1996 to 2006 and served as a Partner at Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. He was also an Advisor at Black Coral Capital LLC. Mr. Ahearn completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Arizona State University. |
| Kuntal Kumar Verma |
Kuntal Kumar Verma is currently the Director at FS India Solar Ventures Pvt Ltd. since 2021. He also holds the position of Chief Manufacturing Engineering Officer at First Solar, Inc. since 2002. In terms of education, Mr. Verma has an MBA from Bowling Green State University. He also has a graduate degree from the University of Toledo (Ohio) and an undergraduate degree from the National Institute of Technology. |
| Georges J. Antoun |
Georges J. Antoun currently works at Enki Technology, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer, Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc., as Independent Director from 2021, Answering Bureau, Inc., as Director, and First Solar, Inc., as Chief Commercial Officer from 2016. Mr. Antoun also formerly worked at Redback Networks, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2009, Ruckus Wireless, Inc., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2016, Violin Memory, Inc., as Director, Newbridge Networks, Inc., as Director-Systems Engineering, Cisco Systems, Inc., as VP-Worldwide Systems Engineering & Field Marketing from 1996 to 2001, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, as Head-Product Area IP & Broadband Networks in 2011, TCMI, Inc., as Venture Partner, Ericsson Information Systems, as Senior Vice President-Worldwide Sales & Operations, Technology Crossover Partners, as Venture Partner from 2011 to 2012, and NYNEX LLC, as Member. Mr. Antoun received his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and graduate degree from New York University Tandon School of Engineering. |
| Patrick James Buehler |
Patrick James Buehler is currently the Chief Product Officer at First Solar, Inc. He started this position in 2022. Prior to his current role, he obtained a graduate degree from Purdue University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati (Ohio). |
| Caroline Stockdale |
Caroline Stockdale is currently the Chief People & Communications Officer at First Solar, Inc. She is also a Member of the Forbes Human Resources Council. In her former positions, Ms. Stockdale served as the Chief Executive Officer at First Performance Corp. She was also the SVP-Relationship Leader Human Resources at RiverSource Investments LLC. Additionally, she held the position of Executive Vice President-Human Resources at General Electric Capital Corp. from 1997 to 2002. Ms. Stockdale was the Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP at Medtronic, Inc. from 2010 to 2013. She also worked as the Vice President-Global Human Resources at WMG Acquisition Corp. and as the Executive Vice President-Global Human Resources at Warner Music Group Corp. from 2005 to 2009. Furthermore, she served as the Chief People Officer & Senior Vice President at R1 RCM, Inc. and as the Vice President-Revenue Cycle Operations at R1 RCM, Inc. from 2009 to 2010. Lastly, Ms. Stockdale held the position of Senior Vice President-Human Resources at American Express Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2002 to 2005. Ms. Stockdale obtained her undergraduate degree from The University of Sheffield. |
| Markus Gloeckler |
Markus Gloeckler is currently the Chief Technology Officer at First Solar, Inc. since 2020. He obtained a doctorate degree from Colorado State University and an undergraduate degree from Fachhochschule Regensburg. |
| Richard D. Chapman |
Richard D. Chapman currently works at River Bend Holdings LLC, as President, CEO & Member-Managers Board, Arvest Bank Group, Inc., as Secretary, Treasurer, Director & Vice President, First Solar, Inc., as Independent Director from 2012, University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc., as Director, Razorback Foundation, Inc., as Director, Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, Inc., as Director, University of Arkansas Fayetteville Campus Foundation inc, as Director, American Friends of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as Director, and Walton Enterprises, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer from 1983. Mr. Chapman also formerly worked at True North Partners LLC, as Director, Crystal Bridges - Museum of American Art, Inc., as Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom), as Principal in 1983, Walton Enterprises LLC, as Chief Financial Officer, and Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC, as Principal in 1983. Mr. Chapman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas System. |
| Anita Marangoly George |
Anita Marangoly George is the founder of Edhina Capital. She currently holds multiple positions, including Independent Director at First Solar, Inc., Independent Director at Tata Sons Pvt Ltd., Independent Director at Piramal Enterprises Ltd., President & Director at Indo Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Director at TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd. (United Kingdom), Director at Indo-Canadian Business Chamber, Director at CDPQ India Pvt Ltd., and Director at Talentnomics India. In the past, she has worked as a Senior Director at The World Bank Group, Director at TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd., Non-Executive Non-Independent Director at Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., Non Independent Non-Executive Director at ECL Finance Ltd., Infrastructure Director at IFC Asset Management Co., Director at SURA Asset Management SA, Director at Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., and EVP & Deputy Head-Global Investment Arm at The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. Ms. George has a graduate degree and an MBA from Boston University, as well as an undergraduate degree from Smith College. |
| William J. Post |
William J. Post is currently the Chairman of several organizations, including the Arizona State University Foundation for A New American Unive, Translational Genomics Research Institute, United Way Campaign Cabinet, The Business Coalition, Asu Enterprise Partners, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is also an Independent Director at First Solar, Inc., and a Director at Clear Energy Systems, Inc., Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc., TGen Foundation, City of Hope National Cancer Institute, and City of Hope National Medical Center. In the past, Mr. Post served as the Chairman of Swift Transportation Co., El Dorado Investment Co., Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd., SunCor Development Co., Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc., The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Leadership, Inc., Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Nuclear Assurance Corp., and Stagg Information Systems. He was also a Director at Arizona Public Service Co., Phelps Dodge Corp., Pinnacle West Capital Corp., US Airways, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. Additionally, he served as a Trustee at Arizona State University. Mr. Post obtained his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 1973. |
| Molly E. Joseph |
Molly E. Joseph is the founder of Cypress Pass Ventures LLC. She currently holds the position of Chairman at Banmédica SA, Chairman at US Radiology Specialists, Inc, Independent Director at West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., Independent Director at First Solar, Inc., Director at Young Peoples Chorus of New York City, Director at Young Voices of Austin, Director at Major League Pickleball, Inc., Director at Bend Health, Inc., and Trustee at Santa Clara University. Previously, she served as the Chief Executive Officer at Unitedhealthcare Global from 2005 to 2021, Vice Chairman at Children's HeartLink, Inc., Director at AmSurg Corp., and Executive Vice President-Global at UnitedHealth Group, Inc. from 2009 to 2021. Ms. Joseph obtained her undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University in 1996 and her graduate degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999. |
| Michael T. P. Sweeney |
Michael T. P. Sweeney is currently an Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. He also holds director positions at Carlson, Inc., Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc., AdPredictive, The Walker Art Center, and Guthrie Theater Foundation. In the past, Mr. Sweeney served as the Chief Executive Officer of Steinway & Sons, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. He was also the Non-Executive Chairman of Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. in 2007 and 2008. Additionally, he held the position of Chairman at Star Tribune Media Co. LLC and served as Chairman of Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. from 2009 to 2014. Mr. Sweeney has also held various director positions at Transport Corporation of America, Inc., Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc., Vitality Foodservice, Inc., Allen Edmonds LLC, Westlake Hardware, Inc., Specialty Commodities, Inc., and The Carlson Co., Inc. He was also a Principal at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Furthermore, Mr. Sweeney served as Co-President of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. from 2011 to 2016 and was the President of Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College. |
| Paul H. Stebbins |
Paul H. Stebbins is the founder of World Fuel Services Americas, Inc. (founded in 1985) and TransTec Services srl (founded in 1985). He held the title of President & Chief Operating Officer at World Fuel Services Americas, Inc. from 1995 to 2000 and the title of Director at TransTec Services srl from 1985 to 1994. Currently, Mr. Stebbins holds the position of Executive Chairman at World Kinect Corp. since 2012 and Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. since 2006. He is also a Director at Silk Road Project Inc, a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., a Member of The Business Roundtable, a Member-Securing America Future Energy at The Energy Security Leadership Council, a Trustee at Amigos de las Américas, and a Member-Leadership Council at Fix The Debt. Additionally, he is a Founding Member of Fixus. In the past, Mr. Stebbins served as a Trustee at New World Symphony, Inc.Mr. Stebbins completed his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University. |
| Lisa A. Kro |
Lisa A. Kro is the founder of Mill City Capital LP, which was founded in 2010. She currently holds several positions, including Independent Director at MillerKnoll, Inc. since 2012, Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. since 2022, Director at Royal Neighbors of America since 2018, Director at Lutheran Community Foundation since 2008, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at Ryan Cos. Us, Inc. since 2019, and Trustee at Ecumen since 2015. Ms. Kro received an undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead. |
| George A. Hambro |
George A. Hambro is currently an Independent Director at First Solar, Inc., a Director at General Fusion, Inc., a Director at Aquahydrex, a Director at Staq Energy, Inc., and an Operating Partner at True North Venture Partners LP. Previously, he was the Chief Operating Officer & Director at First Solar, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. He also held various director positions at View Operating Corp., eSolar, Inc., The Toledo Zoological Society, Imagination Station, AquaHydrex, Inc., and View, Inc. Additionally, he was a Vice President-Operations at ITT Corp. from 1997 to 1999 and a Vice President-Engineering & Business Development at Goodrich Aerospace Corp. from 1999 to 2001. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. |
| R. Craig Kennedy |
R. Craig Kennedy is currently an Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. He also holds director positions at The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Refugees International, Inc., European Foundation Centre, The US Russia Foundation For Economic Advancement, and Thomas F. Fordham Foundation. Previously, Kennedy served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of The Joyce Foundation from 1980 to 1992. He was also a Director at Van Kampen Bond Fund from 2003 to 2010. Additionally, Kennedy held the position of President & Director at The German Marshall Fund of United States from 1995 to 2014. Kennedy's education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Chicago, as well as an MBA. |
| Norman L. Wright |
Norman L. Wright is an Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. and Option Care Health, Inc. He previously served as a Director at the Straz Center for Performing Arts, Brighton Center, Inc., the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the United Health Foundation. He also held the position of Managing Director-Client Experience at Citigroup, Inc. from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Vice President-Customer Service at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1986 to 1994, Senior Vice President-HSN Customer Care at HSN, Inc. from 1999 to 2004, and Executive Partner-Customer Contact Transformation at Accenture Plc from 2004 to 2007. He was also a Senior Vice President & General Manager at Fidelity Investments, Inc. from 1996 to 1999. Mr. Wright holds an undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College. |
