Michael J. Ahearn
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Industry: Technology
Overview
Michael J. Ahearn has served as the chief executive officer and chairman of First Solar since August 2000. Mr. Ahearn also served as president of First Solar from August 2000 to March 2007. From 1996 until November 2006, he was a partner and president of the equity investment firm JWMA Partners, LLC, or JWMA (formerly True North Partners, L.L.C.). Prior to joining JWMA, Mr. Ahearn practiced law as a partner in the firm of Gallagher & Kennedy. He received both a B.A. in Finance and a J.D. from Arizona State University.
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