Robert Gillette steps down as First Solar's CEO

Effective immediately, Rob Gillette is no longer serving as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors thanks him for his service to the company. The Board of Directors of First Solar asked its Chairman and company founder, Mike Ahearn, to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer. Ahearn has accepted. The Board of Directors has formed a search committee and is initiating a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.