Gregory Graves Joins Plug Power Board of Directors
May 12 2017 - 11:38AM
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), a leader in providing energy
solutions that change the way the world moves, has elected Gregory
Graves to Plug Power’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), and newest
member to the Company’s audit committee. Mr. Graves currently
serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Entegris, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ENTG), a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced
materials solutions for the microelectronics industry.
Since joining Entegris in 2002, Mr. Graves has been instrumental
in growing Entegris from approximately $300 million to $1.2
billion. As CFO of Entegris, a position he has held since
2006, he is responsible for all financial matters for the company,
as well as its global facilities and information technology (IT)
function. Mr. Graves has also been responsible for logistics,
global procurement, and business development during his tenure with
Entegris.
Mr. Graves has also played a primary role in
developing and implementing Entegris’ financial and investor
relations strategies, which has included raising $1 billion in the
capital markets and establishing a long-term, stable shareholder
base.
“Mr. Graves has extensive experience that has
touched a broad set of financial, business development, and
operational dynamics of a publicly traded company,” said Andy
Marsh, CEO of Plug Power. “Plug Power has built strong foundational
metrics based on current success and a long-term strategic vision.
We are confident that the addition of Greg will be instrumental in
helping us execute our strategy with the greatest return for
investors.”
“Greg’s skillset strengthens the foundation of
our Board,” said George McNamee, Chairman of Plug Power’s Board of
Directors. “The Board is pleased to have Greg join the team, and
looks forward to adding his strong financial perspective to shape
Plug Power’s opportunities in the global energy market.”
“Plug Power is a company with tremendous
potential,” said Greg Graves, Plug Power’s newest Board member.
“I’m delighted to join the Board of Directors as Plug Power targets
exciting opportunities in the world of electrification with its
proven hydrogen and fuel cell solutions.”
Mr. Graves’ career has also included positions in investment
banking and corporate development for companies including Piper
Jaffray, RBC Capital Markets, and Pillsbury. He is a certified CPA
(inactive), holds an MBA degree from the University of Virginia and
spent two years (2005-2007) on a public board, Thermawave, Inc., a
provider of metrology solutions to the global semiconductor
industry with annual revenues of $80M.
Finally, Plug Power notes that current Board member, Larry
Garberding, has retired, and Xavier Pontone has resigned, both
effective as of the annual shareholder meeting on June 28,
2017.
About Plug Power
Inc.
The architects of modern hydrogen and fuel cell technology, Plug
Power has revolutionized the industry with its simple GenKey
solution, elements of which are designed to increase productivity,
lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints in a reliable,
cost-effective way. Plug Power’s GenKey solution couples together
all the necessary elements to power, fuel and serve a customer.
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fueling infrastructures for our products; market acceptance of our
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manufacturing costs; our ability to successfully expand our product
lines; our ability to successfully expand internationally; our
ability to improve system reliability for our GenDrive, GenSure and
GenKey systems; competitive factors, such as price competition and
competition from other traditional and alternative energy
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cost of complying with current and future federal, state and
international governmental regulations; risks associated with
potential future acquisitions; and other risks and uncertainties
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Plug Power Investor Contact
John Cococcia
investors@plugpower.com
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