SLDPW - Solid Power Appoints Renewables Industry Veteran Linda Heller as Chief Financial Officer | Benzinga
LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solid Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDP), a leading developer of solid-state battery technology, today announced that the board of directors has appointed Linda Heller as the company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. The company has also reaffirmed its 2024 guidance as outlined during its recent business, operational, and financial update call for the first quarter. Heller succeeds Kevin Paprzycki who held the role since 2021.
"The board and I are thrilled to welcome Linda to Solid Power. Her deep expertise in the renewable energy industry paired with her successful experience as a CFO will be instrumental as we continue to execute toward our key strategic milestones, strengthen our leadership position in solid state battery technologies, and deliver long-term shareholder value," said John Van Scoter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solid Power. "I'd also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Kevin for his contributions over the last three years to Solid Power."
For the last 15 years, Ms. Heller has served as CFO of both public and private renewable and semiconductor companies including Swell Energy Inc., Deca Technologies Inc., eSolar, Inc., and Power-One, Inc. Heller joins Solid Power from Swell Energy where she has served as CFO since 2021. In addition to leading the finance and HR organizations, she played a critical role in the company's debt and equity capital financings and successful acquisition and integration of Renu Energy Systems. Previously, Heller was CFO and Corporate Secretary for Deca Technologies from 2017-2020 and served as CFO of eSolar, Inc. from 2013-2017. From 2008-2010, Heller served as SVP, Finance and CFO of Power-One, Inc., which was listed on Nasdaq during her tenure. Earlier in her career, she held various leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson, Amgen Inc., and Pharmacia Corporation. Heller holds an M.S. in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.A. in Economics from Rice University.
"I am honored to be joining the Solid Power team at this pivotal time in the company's trajectory as it seeks to develop customers for its solid electrolyte material and scale its research and development operations to bring the company's promising technologies to market. I look forward to working with John, the board, and teams across the organization as we advance the company's mission and work to deliver long-term profitable growth and enhance stockholder value," added Heller.
2024 Outlook Reaffirmed
Solid Power previously reported strong execution in ...