First Solar announces departure of Bruce Sohn

Tempe, USA

According to First Solar, Sohn will not be replaced, and his direct reports will continue in their current responsibilities with new reporting lines. Referring to First Solar, Sohn has worked for the company as an engineering, operations and managerial consultant and served on First Solar's Board of Directors from 2003 to 2009. He joined the executive team in 2007 as President, and since then has been responsible for technology, operations and supply chain for module production, as well as for the EPC and Operations and Maintenance groups. Sohn himself said he was proud of the achievements concerning cost, manufacturing and personnel decisions. He would regard the company

Source: IWR Online, 15 Apr 2011