Suntech advances global management team with executive promotions

SAN FRANCISCO, USA & WUXI, CHINA: Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd, the world's largest producer of crystalline silicon solar panels, has advanced its global management team through the promotion of six senior-level executives, including three corporate executives and three regional presidents.

"As Suntech enters its next phase of development, with mature operations across every major market and region, we are confident that we have the right team assembled to guide us along our journey ahead," said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's founder, chairman and CEO. "The opportunities for Suntech have never been greater, and it's exciting that we have strong and passionate professionals eager to step up and take on more responsibility."

The following corporate executives will work across regions to enhance and promote Suntech's global operations and brand:

* David Hogg, former head of Suntech Europe, was appointed chief operating officer of Suntech;
* Hongkuan Jiang, former vice president of human resources, has been promoted to chief human resources officer of Suntech; and
* Andrew Beebe, former vice president of global product strategy, was named chief commercial officer of Suntech and will be in charge of global sales and marketing.

Suntech also made three key appointments to oversee and execute the growth of its three regional operations: America, Europe, and APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa). These executives will manage diverse regional teams - with scores of local engineers and business professionals - that are driving Suntech's expansion in markets around the world:

* Steven Chan, former president of global sales and marketing and chief strategy officer, has been appointed president of Suntech America;
* Jerry Stokes, former vice president of business development and strategy for Europe, has been appointed president of Suntech Europe; and
* James Hu, former vice president of Suntech APMEA, has been promoted to president of Suntech APMEA.