Mary Petrovich and Robert Switz, Experienced Corporate Executives, Appointed to GT Solar Board of Directors
2011年6月8日 - 10:22PM
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GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global provider
of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and silicon
crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and
other specialty markets, today announced the appointment of Mary
Petrovich and Robert E. Switz to its board of directors. Ms.
Petrovich and Mr. Switz have been appointed to serve until the 2011
Annual Meeting of Stockholders at which time they will stand for
election.
The appointments fill the vacancies resulting from the
resignations in November 2010 of Bradforth Forth and R. Chad Van
Sweden, both with the GFI Energy Group of Oaktree Capital
Management, L.P., previously a private equity investor in GT
Solar.
The company also announced that Fusen E. Chen, a member of the
board, notified the company of his decision not to stand for
re-election following the completion of his current term which will
end on the date of the company’s annual shareholders meeting
scheduled for August 24, 2011.
“We are grateful for the outstanding service and contributions
of Fusen Chen as a GT board member over the last three years,” said
Matt Massengill, chairman of the board. “Fusen provided invaluable
insight as we developed the technology strategy and roadmap that
are being successfully deployed today.
“We are delighted with the additions of Mary Petrovich and Bob
Switz to the GT Solar board," continued Massengill. "Both
individuals are accomplished former CEOs of public companies who
have created shareholder value and demonstrated excellent
operational and leadership skills. In addition, they are both
experienced directors on the boards of other public companies. The
GT board will benefit from their insights and experience.”
Ms. Petrovich has served as general manager of AxleTech
International LLC, a supplier of off-highway and specialty vehicle
drive train systems and components, since its acquisition by
General Dynamics in December 2008. She served as chairman and chief
executive officer of AxleTech International from 2001 through the
December 2008 sale of the company. Ms. Petrovich is also a director
of Woodward, Inc and Modine Manufacturing Company.
Mr. Switz served as a director, President and Chief Executive
Officer of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. from 2003 to 2010 and as
its Chairman from 2008 to 2010. ADC Telecommunications, Inc. was a
supplier of network infrastructure products and services, which was
acquired by Tyco International. Mr. Switz is also a director of
Broadcom Corporation and Micron Technology, Inc..
About GT Solar International, Inc.
GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), is a global
provider of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and
silicon crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED
and other specialty markets. The company's products and services
allow its customers to optimize their manufacturing environments
and lower their cost of ownership. For additional information about
GT Solar, please visit www.gtsolar.com.
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