Canadian Solar Appoints Guangchun Zhang COO

Canadian Solar CSIQ today announced the appointment of Mr. Guangchun Zhang as Chief Operating Officer.  Reporting directly to Canadian Solar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Shawn Qu, Mr. Zhang will oversee all aspects of the Company's production operations, including manufacturing, quality control, research and development, as well as environmental and safety management. Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer remarked: "We are delighted to be able to appoint a Chief Operating Officer with the depth of relevant solar industry experience that Guangchun brings to Canadian Solar, as we continue to build and consolidate our position as one of the world's top-three largest solar power companies. Guangchun's experience and proven success makes him a perfect fit for Canadian Solar as we position our business for the next phase of growth." Mr. Guangchun Zhang commented: "Canadian Solar is well positioned to continue to gain market share as a supplier of modules and solar energy solutions, with a competitive cost structure, leading technology, and a differentiated business model. I am very pleased to join the See full press release