Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, January 6, 2010 
THORNTON, Colo.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that Robert "Bob" Johns has been hired to serve as the Company's Vice President of Sales and will report directly to Rafael Gutierrez, Ascent Solar's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Johns brings over 29 years of experience in global sales, customer service, channel partner development and business development.
"It's exciting to join a company with flexible leading edge solar technology that lends itself to a diverse set of products and customer opportunities. I look forward to helping lead the sales and customer development effort as we move forward to expand the reach of our unique products."
Ascent Solar SVP Rafael Gutierrez stated, "Bob has the abilities and global experience we need to increase sales velocity and foster new partnerships that will feature our unique flexible light weight thin-film solar modules."
Prior to joining Ascent Solar, Mr. Johns spent 29 years with Dow Corning Corporation where he held numerous director level positions in the Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Technologies & Ventures Businesses. As Global Director of New Business Programs, his leadership responsibilities included a portfolio of new business teams focused on high growth markets including Solar, Compound Semiconductors and other emerging high priority new business programs for Dow Corning. Most recently he was located in Shanghai, China where he led Dow Corning's Global Customer Service organization while serving as a member of the Global Commercial and Greater China Councils. Earlier in his career at Dow Corning, he served in a variety of sales and marketing positions in the Electronics, Solar and Defense markets. Mr. Johns holds a BBA in Management from Western Michigan University and he is an alumnus of the Executive Development Program at the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University.
Bob Johns, Ascent Solar VP of Sales, commented, "It's exciting to join a company with flexible leading edge solar technology that lends itself to a diverse set of products and customer opportunities. I look forward to helping lead the sales and customer development effort as we move forward to expand the reach of our unique products."
About Ascent Solar Technologies:
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules with substrate materials that can be more flexible and affordable than most traditional solar panels. Ascent Solar modules can be directly integrated into standard building materials, space applications, consumer electronics for portable power or configured as stand alone modules for large scale terrestrial deployment. Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton, Colo. Additional information can be found at [ www.ascentsolar.com ].
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