First Solar Hiring Ahmed Nada as VP of Business Development for the Middle East
February 17 2013 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Ahmed Nada
will join the company as Vice President of Business Development for
the Middle East, reporting to Christopher Burghardt, Vice President
of Business Development for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
In this new role, Ahmed will be based in the Company’s Dubai office
and will lead business development activities in the region outside
of Saudi Arabia, where the company is also establishing
operations.
Ahmed has 20 years of experience throughout the Middle East,
concentrated in the energy and power industries. He joins First
Solar after 14 years with General Electric. He most recently was
the business executive and regional general manager of GE Oil &
Gas Global Services in the Middle East. Prior to that Ahmed worked
at Zahid Tractors & Heavy Machinery Co, a Caterpillar
distributor in Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabian Marketing Corp.
(SAMACO).
"The Middle East is just beginning to tap its immense potential
solar power generation, and Ahmed’s many years of experience
working with the region’s leading energy companies will help us to
meet the growing demand for renewable energy in the region," said
Christopher Burghardt.
"Utility-scale solar power offers a compelling solution to the
region’s growing energy needs, and this is a great opportunity to
leverage First Solar’s proven technology and global experience to
provide the best value to our customers here," said Ahmed Nada.
Ahmed holds a Master’s of Science degree in international
management from HEC Lausanne University in Switzerland.
About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive
photovoltaic (PV) solar systems which use its advanced thin-film
modules. 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 collection and 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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