Olivier Jacques has joined APsystems as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He is based in the APsystems branch in Lyon, France. The company also maintains a European office in the Netherlands. Jacques brings more than 20 years of experience in construction, industrial and high-tech industries. Prior to joining APsystems, he served as Managing Director EMEA for Enphase Energy. There, he developed the microinverter market in Europe from scratch, achieving leading share positions in key European solar regions.

SEATTLE - Olivier Jacques has joined APsystems as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He is based in the APsystems branch in Lyon, France. The company also maintains a European office in the Netherlands.

Jacques brings more than 20 years of experience in construction, industrial and high-tech industries. Prior to joining APsystems, he served as Managing Director EMEA for Enphase Energy. There, he developed the microinverter market in Europe from scratch, achieving leading share positions in key European solar regions.

"New global market opportunities open up to APsystems with the addition of Olivier Jacques to our team," said Andrew Lonseth, APsystems president, USA. "His solar industry leadership in Europe, Middle East and Africa is outstanding, and enhances our position as a worldwide leader in renewable energy technologies."

APsystems ranked no. 2 in global market share among microinverter suppliers by shipments in 2014 (source: GTM Research, Smart and AC PV Modules 2015 - 2020).

"I am very excited to join APsystems in such a key development phase globally," Olivier said. "The company is increasing its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and I am absolutely convinced that APsystems' portfolio strategy will bring outstanding value to solar professionals in these regions, especially given the current energy management market trends dynamic."

Jacques previously served as Managing Director for several international companies including Norgren (IMI group), a leading industrial automation and fluid control company, where he spurred growth despite an economic recession.

As Managing Director and HVAC-R Southern Europe Director at Danfoss Drives, he increased revenues, created sales channels, launched a new product platform and repositioned the company as a value-added solutions provider.

He has also held senior executive positions of Sales & Marketing and Managing Director at major companies ranging from WATTS Industries (fluid control and HVAC), Schlumberger (water, gas and thermal energy) and Samsung Electronics (launching of the HVAC business).

Since its founding in Silicon Valley in 2009, APsystems has become an industry leader through innovative solar products including dual-module microinverters and the first true 3-phase, four-module unit.

ABOUT APSYSTEMS
APsystems was founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, and is now a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of microinverters based on its own proven, leading-edge solar technology.

APsystems ranked no. 2 in global market share among microinverter suppliers by shipments in 2014 and is the worlds third-largest vendor of Module Level Power Electronics (MLPEs) for the solar industry (source: GTM Research, Smart and AC PV Modules 2015 - 2020 and The Microinverter and DC Optimizer Landscape 2014).