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ROBERT HOWARD
CEO, HiQ Solar, Inc.
Location: Clara, CA United States
Joined: Sep 16th, 2019

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Alabama A&M University class of 1990

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with HiQ Solar, Inc. as CEO
I have years of experience working in the Other industry.

President & CEO | HiQ Solar
From January 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Spearheaded full-scope operations including strategic direction, P&L management, and leadership of 52 personnel. Championed efforts which quadrupled sales revenues from $2M to $8M and raised $11.7M+ in capital.

COO / VP of Operations | HiQ Solar
From January 2015 to January 2017 • 2 year(s)
Helmed all aspects of manufacturing, product development, engineering, R&D, and supply chain operations. Slashed product costs by 50%+ and improved gross margin from single digits to 27%+.

Senior Director of Global Manufacturing | Enphase Energy
From January 2012 to January 2015 • 3 year(s)
Governed manufacturing operations across five locations worldwide and strategically expanded production into Mexico, Poland, and Milpitas. Reduced VAM by 22% and introduced automotive-style manufacturing systems.

Senior Director of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing | Enphase Energy
From January 2012 to January 2013 • 1 year(s)
Joined international team across New Zealand, US, and China to create next generation micro-inverters. Rebuilt mechanical engineering department by hiring top talent and promoting cross-departmental cooperation.

Director of Global Supplier Development | Infinia Corporation
From January 2008 to January 2012 • 4 year(s)
Built and led global team in identifying suppliers for new product launch. Identified and developed Asian supply base that delivered $300M+ in sourced parts with 99.8% quality.

Supplier Quality Launch Specialist | Daimler Chrysler LLC
From January 2005 to January 2008 • 3 year(s)
Supervised procurement of seat systems, restraints, and interior components for multiple vehicle platforms. Delivered Kaizen events and implemented lean concepts reducing production downtime by 52%.

Supplier Quality Launch Manager | General Motors Corporation
From January 2000 to January 2005 • 5 year(s)
Managed 135 suppliers across seven facilities for new vehicle launches and introduced lean production methods. Led team that won People Make Quality Happen Award for most successful launch in GM history.

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