SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a global leader in smart energy technology, recently announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Avery More as Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing Nadav Zafrir, who will remain on the Board.
Also recently, the Board appointed Guy Gecht as a member of its Board of Directors, effective from 6 November 2024. He will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and qualifies as the Audit Committee’s financial expert. He will also serve on the Board’s Technology Committee.
According to Industry sources, Guy Gecht brings decades of leadership and board expertise across the technology, AI, and cybersecurity sectors. He served as CEO of Electronics for Imaging (EFI) from 2000 to 2018, where he led transformative growth and innovation. Gecht is currently a board member at Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI), where he chairs the Technology and Innovation Committee, and in 2023 stepped in as Logitech Interim CEO. Additionally, Gecht served on the board of Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP) from 2006 to 2024, including as Lead Independent Director from 2020. Earlier in his career, he held software leadership roles at various startups and was Chief Technology Officer of Apple Israel.
Mr. Gecht is replacing Ms. Tal Payne who stepped down from the Board on November 5, 2024, after nearly a decade long service on the Board since the Company’s initial public offering in March 2015.
“I would like to congratulate Avery on assuming the role of Chairman. Avery brings to this role vast experience, intimate knowledge of the industry and familiarity with the SolarEdge business and management team which positions him well to provide guidance and oversight during these important times. I would also like to thank Tal for her many years of dedicated service and contributions to our Board,” said Nadav Zafrir.
“I want to thank Nadav for his service as Chairman and his ongoing commitment to SolarEdge. It’s an honor to take on the role of Chairman at such a pivotal time for the Company,” said Avery More. “Strengthening our Board is essential as we advance our mission, and I am thrilled to welcome Guy Gecht. With his strong record, valuable perspectives, and deep experience in technology and governance, I’m confident he will be instrumental in guiding our next phase of innovation and growth at SolarEdge.”
“With renewable power becoming increasingly essential to a sustainable future, I am thrilled to join the Board of SolarEdge, a company recognized for its technology leadership in solar energy,” said Guy Gecht. “I have great confidence in the talented team at SolarEdge and am excited about the opportunities ahead for SolarEdge to drive innovation and shape the future of renewable energy.”
