The Amonix management team has deep experience in the solar industry, technology development, finance, and manufacturing.
Founder and Chief Technology Officer Vahan Garboushian is universally recognized as a pioneer of CPV technology. Since starting Amonix in 1989 he has often been recognized for his research and development activities, including a 1994 R&D 100 award. He has published numerous papers, and in 2008 was inducted into the Environmental Hall of Fame.
Chief Executive Officer Brian Robertson provides a unique practical combination of entrepreneurial experience and management expertise for high-growth companies. Before joining Amonix, he co-founded a global solar project developer (SunEdison) and a solar manufacturing plant developer (Sunworks Solar).
Chief Financial Officer Patrick McCullough joined Amonix in 2010 and brings extensive experience in managing industry treasury, finance, accounting, tax, and compliance functions for numerous industrial equipment and automotive companies.
Senior Vice President Guy Blanchard, has 20 years of investment experience, the latter part of his career focusing on energy and renewable power. Between Robertson, Blanchard, and Director of Project Finance Matthew Meares, they have combined financing experience for more than half of the US solar photovoltaic projects currently under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Senior Vice President Paul Russell, has a significant amount of leadership and technology development expertise. He joined from Northrop Grumman where he was responsible for engineering and manufacturing operations accross the United States and Europe.
With guidance from a skilled and experienced board of directors, this formidable management team makes the strategic and tactical decisions necessary to meet utility-scale customer expectations while developing the technology and growing the business.
