RICHMOND, Calif., Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) a
leading residential solar technology and energy services provider,
today announced Tom Werner as
Executive Chairman of the Board, effective Feb. 19, 2024.
"As we move forward into our next era and navigate this critical
moment for our industry, we are pleased to welcome Tom Werner back to SunPower," said Peter Faricy, SunPower's CEO. "Tom's unmatched
experience in the solar business and his legacy institutional
knowledge will be invaluable. We look forward to partnering closely
with Tom to shepherd SunPower into the future."
Werner previously served as SunPower's CEO and Chairman of the
Board for nearly 18 years. After stepping down as CEO, he served in
board and investor roles at H2U Technologies, Inc., Mainspring
Energy, Flo, Wolfspeed, VIA Sciences, and Kanin. Before joining
SunPower, Werner was CEO at Silicon Light Machines, Inc., an
optical solutions subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor
Corporation.
"I am pleased to return to SunPower and work hand in hand with
the Company and the Board as we change the way our world is
powered," said Werner. "Building on the momentum from the
additional capital, we look forward to turning our attention to
strengthening SunPower's core business. Together, we will combine
our knowledge and expertise to serve SunPower's shareholders,
partners and customers."
Faricy will continue to serve on SunPower's board as a
Director.
About SunPower
SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) is a leading residential solar, storage
and energy services provider in North
America. SunPower offers solar + storage solutions that give
customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency
during power outages while providing cost savings to homeowners.
For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.
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