Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Garry Rogerson, Ph.D., as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and board member, effective as of August 4, 2011. Dr. Hans Betz, Advanced Energy’s Chief Executive Officer since 2005, will continue as an advisor until December 31, 2011.
“I am excited to join the rest of the leadership team at Advanced Energy,” said Garry Rogerson. “I share their vision for growth in both the thin films and renewables business units. I look forward to the challenge of achieving the Company’s goals and continuing Advanced Energy’s unrivaled commitment to customers and innovation which affords us tremendous prospects for the future.”