The Board of Directors of REC Solar ASA has appointed Steve O'Neil chief executive officer, effective March 25, 2015. Martin Cooper, who has been interim CEO for REC Solar ASA since July 2014, will resume his role as chief financial officer.
O'Neil has 28 years of working experience in multi-diverse industries across different countries. His most recent position was CEOr of Tyden Group, a leading provider of specialized security, identification and electrical utility products, based in the US. Prior to this, O’Neil spent 20 years with TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics), one of the world's largest providers of products and solutions that connect and protect the flow of power and data in virtually every industry. While there, he served as senior vice president of the Consumer Devices business unit, where he was responsible for all aspects of sales, development and operations worldwide.
O’Neil holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Montana State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, California, U.S.
"I am pleased that we have been able to recruit someone of Steve O'Neil's considerable experience and background,” said Ole Enger, chairman of the Board, REC Solar. “Steve is well qualified to develop the company going forward as we focus on expanding our market reach and positioning ourselves for continued profitable growth. On behalf of the Board and employees of REC, I would like to thank Martin Cooper for his strong contributions as the interim CEO."