Nicholas Cucinelli (pictured), an expert in the field of solar-photovoltaics commercialization, has been appointed as President and CEO for Octillion Corp.  Mr. Cucinelli replaces Harmel Rayat, who will remain with the company in the role of Director and majority shareholder.

The new appointment follows on from the company’s announcement of its intention to alter management to introduce experts in the realm of solar photovoltaic and renewable energy technologies.

Mr. Cucinelli joins the company from Energy Conversion Devices, where he oversaw the commercialization of the company’s solar photovoltaic technology, among others.  He has also worked with companies such as United Solar Ovonic and with BP’s Future Fuels Team as Advanced Biofules Consultant. He has a B.Sc. degree from the University of Michigan, an M.B.A. from the Ross School of Business and a M.Sc. in natural resources and environment.

Octillion Corp. is a solar technologies development company.

By Síle Mc Mahon