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    Mark R. Widmar

    Chief Executive Officer at First Solar Inc
    Since July 1, 2016
    Age
    59 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University.
    Tenure
    Joined FSLR as Chief Financial Officer in April 2011, served as Chief Accounting Officer, returned to the CFO role, and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in July 2016.

    Also at First Solar Inc

    ARB
    Alexander R. Bradley
    Chief Financial Officer
    CS
    Caroline Stockdale
    Chief People and Communications Officer
    GA
    Georges Antoun
    Chief Commercial Officer

    About

    Mark R. Widmar has built an extensive career in finance and executive leadership, starting his professional journey in 1987 as an accountant with Ernst & Young and holding pivotal roles in companies such as Dell, NCR, and GrafTech International.

    At FSLR, his career has been marked by a series of increasingly responsible positions. Initially joining as Chief Financial Officer in April 2011, he advanced to serve as Chief Accounting Officer before resuming his CFO role and eventually being promoted to Chief Executive Officer in July 2016. His leadership has driven strategic growth and innovation in the solar energy sector, including key contributions to the formation and management of 8point3 Energy Partners LP and his involvement with industry organizations such as the American Clean Power Association.

    Throughout his career, Widmar has combined his deep knowledge of finance with strategic initiatives that have enhanced value creation and operational excellence at FSLR. His journey from financial operations to executive management demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and cementing his role as a key industry leader.

    $FSLR Performance Under Mark R. Widmar

    Past Roles

    Organization / Role / Date Range / Details /
    First Solar / 8point3 Energy Partners LP Director on the Board of the General Partner Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 Joint yieldco formed by First Solar and SunPower Corporation
    First Solar Chief Financial Officer Apr 2011 - Jun 2016 Joined First Solar; role ended due to promotion
    First Solar Chief Accounting Officer Feb 2012 - Jun 2015 Role focused on financial reporting
    GrafTech International Ltd. Chief Financial Officer May 2006 - Mar 2011 Leading global manufacturer of advanced carbon and graphite materials
    NCR Inc. Corporate Controller 2005 - 2006 Specializes in ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, and financial solutions
    NCR Inc. Business Unit Chief Financial Officer Nov 2002 - 2005 Oversaw business unit financial operations
    Dell, Inc. Division Controller Aug 2000 - Nov 2002 Multinational technology company known for computers
    Lucent Technologies Inc. Various Financial and Managerial Roles N/A Telecommunications equipment company
    Allied Signal, Inc. Various Financial and Managerial Roles N/A Manufacturing company later merged with Honeywell
    Bristol Myers/Squibb, Inc. Various Financial and Managerial Roles N/A Global biopharmaceutical company
    Ernst & Young Accountant Began in 1987 - N/A One of the Big Four accounting firms

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    American Clean Power Association Board Member Feb 2024 - Present Active board position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$973,350 AnnuallyBase salary increased by 5% from $927,000 to $973,350 effective March 1, 2023
    All Other Compensation$13,200 AnnuallyEarned employer matching contributions under the Company's 401(k) plan

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023 [N/A]