Electron Solar Energy (Pink Sheets:ESRG), an international distributor of alternative energy systems, announced today that it has retained Gregg Sigman, CPA as a full-time consultant to spearhead the Company's merger and acquisitions strategy. Sigman brings 17 years Accounting and Management experience, and 9 years of multi-unit operations management and business development experience with NationsRent, an investment company started by Wayne Huizenga, who remains on its Board of Directors.
Sigman joined NationsRent in 1998, the year of its IPO, as
Director of Finance and Business Development, then Southeast Regional
Business Manager, and most recently as Southeast Regional Vice
President. During his tenure, Sigman directed multiple financial and
business development functions, including targeting over 100
acquisitions and closing on over 10 deals with pro-forma revenues of
President and CEO of Electron Solar Energy Christopher Quinn, said, "Gregg brings a wealth of experience in executing M&A strategies for growth, mid-cap and Fortune 50 companies. He also has proven financial expertise, including executing turnaround strategies and increasing return on investment for large enterprises. Our management team is confident in his ability to identify and execute complementary acquisitions that will position us to capitalize on emerging opportunity in the global alternative energy sector."
Prior to NationsRent, Sigman was Manager of Business Development
and Planning for Cordis, A Johnson and Johnson Co., where he evaluated
over 20 proposed M&A transactions valued at over
Sigman holds a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science,
both from the
Sigman said, "I'm excited with the opportunity to work with Electron Solar, who has demonstrated early success in establishing a global distribution footprint in the high-growth Solar Energy industry. I look forward to helping to expand its business in the near future."
Electron is pleased to announce that with Sigman on board, the company has identified, and begun negotiations with the first acquisition target as of 5/23/07.
About Electron Solar Energy
Electron Solar Energy, based in
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Source: Electron Solar Energy