Corporate Governance

Mr. Alvarez joined the FTC Solar Board in August 2025 (previously serving as an Observer since 2023), bringing more than 35 years of solar and engineering experience to the company. He most recently served as EVP of Memory Solutions at Infineon, where he was responsible for all aspects of the company’s memory business. Prior to that, he was CEO of Solaria, a leading residential solar company. Mr. Alvarez’s experience also includes CEO or other senior-level roles at Altierre, Aptina Imaging, Advanced Analogic Technologies, Leadis Technology, as well as 18 years at Cypress Semiconductor. He currently serves on the board of directors at SunPower and has held prior board positions with NexGen Power Systems, SunEdison Semiconductor, ChipMOS Technology, SunEdison, and Validity Sensors. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.