Caelux Appoints Charlie Hasselbrink as its New Chief Technology Officer

Caelux announced the appointment of Charlie Hasselbrink as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Hasselbrink is an exceptional technologist known for identifying organizational and technical gaps and quickly implementing the systems and processes necessary to achieve organizational outcomes. He has an impressive history of overseeing large-scale development programs and leveraging predictive models to accelerate product innovation and develop better customer experiences.

His vision extends beyond technological innovation to nurturing talent, fostering a strong culture of mentorship, and maintaining robust relationships with stakeholders across the board.

Prior to Caelux, Hasselbrink held positions at Sunpower (now Maxeon Solar), where he led Global Quality, Reliability R&D, and Performance R&D; Mainspring Energy as VP Reliability and Quality; and Sila Nanotechnologies as VP and Front-End Technology Development.

His expertise will be crucial as Caelux seeks to build upon its R&D breakthroughs, a game-changing development for the solar power industry bringing advancements in scalability, efficiency, and durability that have significant implications for the entire value chain.

"We're excited to welcome Charlie to the Caelux team–his addition is a strategic move to propel our technological progress and support our global ramp plans," said Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux. "His innovative thinking, breadth of experience, and deep technological insights align with our mission, and will undoubtedly prove instrumental in advancing our vision."

Hasselbrink's key responsibilities will include driving strategy and governance within technology, developing the strategy and investment roadmaps, and improving the product's durability and efficiency. He will also focus on the continued development of Caelux's global research, development and engineering organizations and establishing strong relationships with investment partners and the company's customers.

"I am thrilled to join the Caelux team and am eager to contribute to their mission of making solar energy more powerful and cost-effective," said Hasselbrink. "I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to propel the company's growth and innovation."