HEBEI, China, Sept. 20, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. ("JA Solar", "the Company") (Nasdaq:JASO) today announced the appointment of Dr. Kang Sun as president and chief operating officer. The former chief operating officer, Mr. Zhilong Zhang, will assume the position of general manager of Shanghai JA Solar PV Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of JA Solar.
Dr. Sun has been an independent director of JA Solar's board since January 2007. He will continue to serve on the board but will no longer be designated as an independent director. Dr. Sun has held executive positions in the areas of business development, marketing and sales, technology management, operations and investments at both large global corporations, such as Applied Materials, AlliedSignal, Honeywell and Oce, as well as technology startups.
Samuel Yang, chief executive officer, said, "By fortifying our already strong management we will be able to support our expected continued growth. Dr. Sun's participation is another milestone in our corporate development. His experience at start-ups and large enterprises makes him a natural fit and a valued executive. We will continue to add business and technical talents to our management team as we move forward in support of our business and prospects."
About JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
Based in Hebei, China, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is an emerging and fast-growing manufacturer of high-performance solar cells. The Company sells its products to solar module manufacturers who assemble and integrate its solar cells into modules and systems that convert sunlight into electricity. For more information, please visit http://www.jasolar.com.
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