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First Solar Appoints James Hughes CEO

Mike Ahearn will continue in his role as chairman of the board

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

First Solar, Inc. announced that James Hughes has been appointed CEO. Hughes succeeds Mike Ahearn, First Solar’s founder and chairman, who has been serving as interim CEO since October 2011. Hughes joined First Solar in March as chief commercial officer. Ahearn will continue in his role as chairman of the board. “Jim has been instrumental in developing the strategic plan that will enable us to compete and win in this new era for the solar industry, and it became clear he is the ri...

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