George Holmes Joins SolarBridge Senior Management Team
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AUSTIN, Texas (February 22, 2011) – SolarBridge Technologies (SolarBridge), a leading developer of power conversion solutions for the solar industry, today announced that George B. Holmes will join the SolarBridge executive team as vice president of worldwide sales.
“George’s background and expertise in driving sales internationally make him a perfect fit for SolarBridge,” said Ron Van Dell, president and CEO, SolarBridge. “He will be a valuable asset to our team as we continue to develop and commercialize innovative solar power solutions with key global partners.”
In his new role, Holmes will be responsible for building out the company’s worldwide sales efforts. He brings extensive experience developing global sales teams and strategic partnerships, with a proven track record of success at organizations ranging from startups in rapid growth stages to multibillion-dollar companies.
Holmes joins SolarBridge from PureEnergy Solutions, where he was senior vice president of sales and marketing. He has served in strategic executive management and sales roles for companies including PowerCast, X1 Technologies, Agere Systems (formerly Lucent MicroElectronics), Ortel Corporation (acquired by Lucent), Level One Communications and Symmetricom.
Holmes earned a bachelor of arts in business from the University of Puget Sound and a diploma in international business from the Netherlands Graduate School of Business.
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About SolarBridge Technologies:
SolarBridge Technologies, a leader in integrated microinverter technologies for the solar industry, is accelerating the adoption of solar energy in residential and commercial applications. SolarBridge’s patented PantheonTM microinverter mounts directly onto solar modules, greatly increasing system efficiency and reliability, while reducing the cost of solar installation and maintenance. The Pantheon microinverter is designed to match the lifetime of solar modules, enabling module manufacturers to provide a 25-year warranty on their AC modules. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.solarbridgetech.com.