10 March 2014

Ascent Solar appoints VP & general manager of EnerPlex Division

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc of Thornton, CO, USA, which makes lightweight, flexible copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic modules that it integrates into its EnerPlex series of consumer products, has appointed Richard Hashim as VP & general manager of the EnerPlex consumer electronics division.

Hashim brings international C-level experience in the technology and consumer electronics sectors. During 17 years with Corsair Components Inc, he was one of their pioneering employees, growing and managing a team that built a profitable international company and a global brand from the start-up stage. He has held various executive roles in leadership, general management, sales and marketing, internationally, in Asia and Europe.

“Hashim is perfectly suited to helm the continued rapid expansion of our EnerPlex brand globally,” reckons CEO Victor Lee. “His depth of experience in both international and domestic sales, as well as his complex understanding of the marketing and product development cycles of consumer-oriented businesses, are invaluable assets as we continue to grow the EnerPlex brand worldwide,” he adds.

Prior to Corsair, Hashim worked with Shell Petroleum in Malaysia, managing its national branding and advertising campaigns. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Tufts University and an MBA with a Marketing concentration from Boston University.

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