Matt Dawson has been named Chief Technical Officer (CTO) by Maxeon Solar Technologies. Dawson will be in charge of overseeing technological development and innovation, creating the business’s new technology strategic roadmap, and managing the research and development (R&D) division internationally for Maxeon, a market leader in solar innovation and distribution. Dawson is qualified to oversee Maxeon’s technological initiatives because he has more than 15 years of experience developing and deploying products throughout the solar energy value chain. He has a demonstrated track record of transferring innovations from the R&D stage to volume manufacturing and succeeding in difficult commercial circumstances.
Dawson was most recently vice president of technology at Sila Nanotechnologies. A privately held Silicon Valley company that is working to increase production of an innovative silicon anode material. For cutting-edge high-performance batteries. Before that, he held a number of executive positions at SunPower Corporation. In 2019, he was made vice president of research and development. He brings a deep understanding of our industry-leading Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) technology together with strong determination to drive future innovation,” said Bill Mulligan, CEO of Maxeon Solar Technologies, of Dawson’s appointment. “Both are critical in ensuring Maxeon continues its solar industry leadership,” Mulligan added.
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In his new position, Dawson expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to collaborate with Maxeon’s gifted R&D team. To advance the business’ technology strategy and keep powering positive change. He described the transition to Maxeon as feeling like “coming back home” after his time at SunPower. A valuable addition to Maxeon’s leadership team, Dawson brings experience and a passion for solar innovation. At a time when solar technology is becoming more and more important to the world’s economy and energy security. Overall, it is anticipated that Dawson’s hiring will strengthen Maxeon’s position as a pioneer in solar innovation and distribution. It will accelerate the creation of affordable and effective solar technologies to meet the rising demand for renewable energy.
