FTC Solar Appoints Kent James Chief Commercial Officer
FTC Solar (FTCI) has appointed Kent James as Chief Commercial Officer for North America, effective January 6, 2025. James, a solar industry veteran with over 20 years of commercial experience, will lead FTC's North American commercial strategy and report to CEO Yann Brandt.
James' track record includes serving as SVP of Sales and Development at Primoris Renewable Energy, where he helped grow the company from a small EPC to a top 5 industry leader with revenues exceeding $1 billion. During his six-year tenure, he secured and completed more than 7 gigawatts of utility-scale solar projects. His previous roles include Executive Vice President at Northern Energy and Power, and various executive positions at Martifer Solar, EyeOn Energy, and other companies.
FTC Solar (FTCI) ha nominato Kent James come Chief Commercial Officer per il Nord America, con effetto dal 6 gennaio 2025. James, esperto del settore solare con oltre 20 anni di esperienza commerciale, guiderà la strategia commerciale nordamericana di FTC e riporterà al CEO Yann Brandt.
Il percorso di James include ruoli come SVP di Vendite e Sviluppo presso Primoris Renewable Energy, dove ha contribuito alla crescita dell'azienda da una piccola EPC a un leader di settore tra i primi 5, con ricavi superiori a 1 miliardo di dollari. Durante la sua permanenza di sei anni, ha assicurato e completato oltre 7 gigawatt di progetti solari su scala utility. I suoi ruoli precedenti comprendono Vicepresidente Esecutivo presso Northern Energy and Power e diverse posizioni dirigenziali in Martifer Solar, EyeOn Energy e altre aziende.
FTC Solar (FTCI) ha nombrado a Kent James como Director Comercial para América del Norte, con efecto a partir del 6 de enero de 2025. James, un veterano de la industria solar con más de 20 años de experiencia comercial, liderará la estrategia comercial de FTC en América del Norte y reportará al CEO Yann Brandt.
El historial de James incluye haber servido como SVP de Ventas y Desarrollo en Primoris Renewable Energy, donde ayudó a hacer crecer la empresa de una pequeña EPC a uno de los 5 principales líderes de la industria con ingresos superiores a 1 mil millones de dólares. Durante su mandato de seis años, aseguró y completó más de 7 gigavatios de proyectos solares a gran escala. Sus roles anteriores incluyen Vicepresidente Ejecutivo en Northern Energy and Power y diversas posiciones ejecutivas en Martifer Solar, EyeOn Energy y otras empresas.
FTC Solar (FTCI)는 Kent James를 북미 최고 상업 책임자(Chief Commercial Officer)로 임명하며, 이는 2025년 1월 6일부터 효력이 발생합니다. James는 20년 이상의 상업 경험을 지닌 태양광 산업 베테랑으로, FTC의 북미 상업 전략을 이끌고 CEO Yann Brandt에게 보고할 예정입니다.
James의 경력으로는 Primoris Renewable Energy에서 영업 및 개발의 수석 부사장(SVP)으로 재직하며, 작은 EPC 회사에서 1억 달러 이상의 수익을 올리는 업계 5위 리더로 성장하도록 도왔습니다. 6년간 재직하는 동안 그는 7기가와트 이상의 유틸리티 규모 태양광 프로젝트를 확보하고 완료했습니다. 이전 직위로는 Northern Energy and Power의 전무이사 및 Martifer Solar, EyeOn Energy 등의 여러 임원직을 포함합니다.
FTC Solar (FTCI) a nommé Kent James en tant que directeur commercial pour l'Amérique du Nord, à compter du 6 janvier 2025. James, un vétéran de l'industrie solaire avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience commerciale, dirigera la stratégie commerciale nord-américaine de FTC et fera rapport au PDG Yann Brandt.
Le parcours de James comprend un poste en tant que SVP des ventes et du développement chez Primoris Renewable Energy, où il a contribué à faire passer l'entreprise d'une petite EPC à l'un des 5 principaux leaders de l'industrie avec des revenus dépassant 1 milliard de dollars. Au cours de son mandat de six ans, il a sécurisé et achevé plus de 7 gigawatts de projets solaires à grande échelle. Ses précédents rôles incluent vice-président exécutif chez Northern Energy and Power et divers postes de direction chez Martifer Solar, EyeOn Energy et d'autres entreprises.
FTC Solar (FTCI) hat Kent James zum Chief Commercial Officer für Nordamerika ernannt, der am 6. Januar 2025 in Kraft tritt. James, ein Branchenveteran im Solarbereich mit über 20 Jahren kommerzieller Erfahrung, wird die nordamerikanische Vertriebsstrategie von FTC leiten und dem CEO Yann Brandt berichten.
James' Erfolgsbilanz umfasst die Tätigkeit als SVP für Vertrieb und Entwicklung bei Primoris Renewable Energy, wo er half, das Unternehmen von einem kleinen EPC zu einem der 5 führenden Unternehmen der Branche mit Einnahmen von über 1 Milliarde Dollar zu entwickeln. Während seiner sechsjährigen Amtszeit sicherte und realisierte er mehr als 7 Gigawatt an Solarprojekten im Versorgungsmaßstab. Zu seinen früheren Positionen gehören der Executive Vice President bei Northern Energy and Power sowie verschiedene leitende Positionen bei Martifer Solar, EyeOn Energy und anderen Unternehmen.
- Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record in solar industry
- New CCO secured and completed over 7GW of utility-scale solar projects at previous company
- Direct experience with FTC Solar's products from a customer perspective
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Seasoned solar executive with more than 20 years of commercial experience
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, announced today that it has appointed solar industry veteran Kent James as Chief Commercial Officer for North America, effective January 6, 2025. Mr. James will spearhead FTC’s North American commercial strategy and execution and will report directly to Yann Brandt, FTC’s CEO.
“Kent is an accomplished solar executive with a demonstrated history of driving sales growth across several businesses, including solar EPC and development companies,” said Yann Brandt, CEO. “His strategic, relationship-driven approach, along with his strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, will be invaluable as we look to strengthen and expand our relationships and drive significant revenue growth. I have worked alongside Kent for nearly 20 years, and I’m very pleased to welcome him to the team.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to join FTC Solar,” said Kent James. “I have worked with FTC Solar from a customer perspective and believe the company has built out a broad and exceptional product portfolio that is smart, easy to construct, and well-regarded in the industry. I believe this is a unique opportunity to contribute at a high level to a company with excellent products and positioning, a strong pipeline, and significant growth potential.”
Mr. James joins FTC Solar with more than 20 years of commercial experience, including roles in sales, operations, and strategy in the solar industry. His experience includes serving as a founding member and SVP of Sales and Development for Primoris Renewable Energy, where he was part of the executive team that led the company from a small EPC in 2016 to a top 5 industry leader in 2023 with revenues exceeding
About FTC Solar Inc.
Founded in 2017 by a group of renewable energy industry veterans, FTC Solar is a leading provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. Solar trackers significantly increase energy production at solar power installations by dynamically optimizing solar panel orientation to the sun. FTC Solar’s innovative tracker designs provide compelling performance and reliability, with an industry-leading installation cost-per-watt advantage.
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