Caroline Stockdale Joins First Solar as Chief Human Resources Officer
December 09 2019 - 3:30PM
US-headquartered First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced
that Caroline Stockdale will lead the Company’s human resources and
communications function, overseeing a global workforce of over
6,500 associates. She replaces Chris Bueter, who will continue in
an advisory role until his retirement on April 1, 2020.
“At First Solar, people are our towering
strength. We went through an extensive search process to find a
leader who would be the right fit to take our people – and
therefore our business – to the next level,” said Mark Widmar,
Chief Executive Officer, First Solar. “Caroline brings strategic
thinking and problem-solving skills gained from working in
disruptive industries that have had to be nimble to adapt and
evolve. These attributes are critical to our success in an
ever-changing marketplace as we strive to lead the world’s
sustainable energy future.”
Caroline has more than 20 years of operating
experience in finance, human resources, business leadership, and
process excellence, ranging from large global companies to
entrepreneurial start-ups. She most recently served as the CEO for
First Perform, a provider of human resources services for a
wide variety of customers from the Fortune 100 to cyber
start-ups. She served as chief human resources officer for
Medtronic and Warner Music Group among others, and as the
senior human resources leader in global divisions of American
Express and General Electric. Caroline is also a member of several
advisory groups including the Forbes Human Resources Council.
“Becoming part of this extraordinary team is a
phenomenal opportunity to combine my passion for people and
innovative talent strategies with a truly meaningful vision,
mission, and advanced technology in sustainable energy – something
that matters to everyone’s future,” Stockdale said.
First Solar is celebrating two decades since its
founding in 1999 and 25 gigawatts (GW)DC of photovoltaic (PV)
modules shipped, making it the only American solar manufacturing
company to achieve this milestone. It recently announced the start
of production at its new PV module manufacturing facility in Lake
Township, Ohio, its second factory in the United States.
First Solar’s expanded manufacturing footprint
in the United States, which represents over $1 billion in
cumulative investment and directly created approximately 500 new
jobs, makes it the largest solar manufacturer in America and the
Western Hemisphere. First Solar also operates manufacturing
facilities in Vietnam and Malaysia, and has a commercial presence
on five continents.
About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar is a leading global provider of
comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, which use its
advanced module and system technology. The company’s integrated
power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive
alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. From raw
material sourcing through end-of-life module recycling, First
Solar’s renewable energy systems protect and enhance the
environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit
www.firstsolar.com.
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