Science & Technology 
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Thu, December 18, 2008
Wed, December 17, 2008
MERRIMACK, N.H.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global provider of specialized equipment and technology for the solar power industry, today announced that Hoil Kim has joined the company as its vice president and general counsel, reporting to GT Solar's president and chief executive officer, Tom Zarrella.
"Hoil's more than 20 years of experience with international business and law, and global mergers and acquisitions, is extremely valuable to GT Solar as we continue to focus on profitably growing our business," said Zarrella. "I am pleased to welcome Hoil to our executive team and look forward to working closely with him on a daily basis."
Kim has practiced with leading law firms in New York, Hong Kong and Boston. He has also served as the general counsel of a multinational company and as a specialist in strategic development and emerging markets. Most recently, Kim headed up strategic development for Cabot Corporation, a global company listed on the NYSE, where he played a significant role in the company's expansion into China and Eastern Europe. In his prior position as general counsel, Kim led an international legal team supporting Cabot's businesses around the world. Previously, Kim practiced law with Dewey Ballantine in New York, as well as with Hale and Dorr (now WilmerHale) in Boston, and Pettit and Martin in Hong Kong. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and Applied Science from Yale University and received his Juris Doctor Degree cum laude from Georgetown University.
Kim replaces Edwin (Ned) L. Lewis who is leaving GT Solar to pursue other career opportunities.
"We thank Ned for his service and dedication," said Zarrella. "We wish him well in his future endeavors."
About GT Solar International, Inc.
GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR) is a leading global provider of specialized manufacturing equipment and services essential for the production of photovoltaic wafers, cells and modules and polysilicon for the solar power industry. The company's principal products are directional solidification systems and chemical vapor deposition reactors and related equipment. For additional information about GT Solar, please visit [ www.gtsolar.com ].