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SolarEdge Announces Appointment of New CFO

SolarEdge Announces Appointment of New CFO

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. ('SolarEdge' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, announced today the appointment of Asaf Alperovitz as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ariel Porat, who currently serves as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, has taken a personal decision to step down from the role, and will remain with the company for a transition period to assist with a smooth handover.
With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Alperovitz brings extensive expertise and leadership experience across multiple industries. Most recently, from 2019 to 2024, Mr. Alperovitz served as the CFO of Delta Galil, a global high-tech apparel company. Prior to Delta Galil, he held CEO and CFO positions at NASDAQ, NYSE and TASE listed companies, including Syneron Medical, Omrix Pharmaceuticals (acquired by J&J), Tefron and Allmed Solutions. He also previously held senior management roles at Ernst &Young. Throughout his career, Mr. Alperovitz has led multiple IPOs, secondary offerings, M&A deals, and strategic transformations. He holds a BA in Accounting & Economics and an MBA from Tel-Aviv University.
'We are very excited to have Asaf join SolarEdge,' said Shuki Nir, CEO. 'He is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record. I'm confident Asaf's extensive experience in transforming organizations and driving financial strategy will benefit us greatly as we take the next steps in the SolarEdge journey. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Ariel for his contributions over the past months and wish him success in his future endeavors.'
'I am honored to take on this opportunity with SolarEdge at such a pivotal time,' said Mr. Alperovitz. 'I am inspired by SolarEdge's vision, its technological capabilities, its executive leadership team and the many opportunities which lie ahead. I look forward to working with the team to advance our mission and to enhance SolarEdge's financial performance.'
About SolarEdge
SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that power our lives and drive future progress. SolarEdge developed an intelligent inverter solution that changed the way power is harvested and managed in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The SolarEdge DC optimized inverter seeks to maximize power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, and grid services solutions. SolarEdge is online at solaredge.com
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