Day4 Energy Names James Topham CA to the Board of Directors
BURNABY, BC, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Day4 Energy Inc. (TSX: DFE), a solar electric technology developer and manufacturer of superior performance solar modules, announced today the appointment of Mr. James Topham to the Company's board of directors and audit committee.
Mr. Topham is currently working as a consultant with a few technology companies and has 30 years public company audit experience. Mr. Topham's distinguished career includes 30 years with KPMG, with 20 years as an audit partner in the technology companies and computer audit practices and prior to that as a senior manager and staff accountant. He has been the lead partner for audit and related services for over 30 Canadian and/or US public companies and has significant expertise in Board Governance, Sarbanes-Oxley and Risk Management. Mr. Topham currently serves as a director for OverInteractive Media Inc., New Media BC, Clean Energy Technology Advisory Board, and BC Social Venture Partners. Mr. Topham was awarded a Life-time Achievement Award from the BC Technology Industry Association in 2009, is a CA and council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC and received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
"James brings a wealth of experience, a robust financial and strategic skill set and we are pleased to welcome him to our board," said Dr. John MacDonald, Day4's Chairman of the Board and CEO.
About Day4 Energy:
Day4 Energy Inc. is Canada's largest manufacturer of high performance photovoltaic (PV) modules for residential, commercial and utility scale installations around the world. By fundamentally improving on the design and assembly of solar modules, Day4 Energy produces unique PV panels of high power density, increased lifetime and uncompromised aesthetic appearance. Day4 Energy partners with international technology leaders to develop and deliver IEC- and UL-certified solar products to customers throughout Europe and North America. Day4 Energy is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "DFE". For more information, please visit www.day4energy.com.
