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Otovo ASA Appoints William John Berger to Board of Directors

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William John Berger, the founder of Sunnova Energy International, has been nominated to join Otovo's Board of Directors. Berger, a pioneer in the solar industry, has built Sunnova into a leading force in the US solar market, with over 500,000 recurring customers and a successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019. Berger's experience in the US market and his vision for accelerating clean energy adoption internationally make him a valuable addition to Otovo's Board. The nomination committee has proposed Berger's election to the Board, and the company will hold an extraordinary General Meeting to effectuate the proposed election.

Key Takeaways:

  • William John Berger, founder of Sunnova Energy International, has been nominated to join Otovo's Board of Directors.
  • Berger has extensive experience in the solar industry, including building Sunnova into a leading force in the US solar market with over 500,000 recurring customers.
  • Berger's appointment is seen as a valuable addition to Otovo's Board, bringing expertise in the US market and a vision for accelerating clean energy adoption internationally.
  • Berger has a strong background in entrepreneurship, having founded multiple companies including Standard Renewable Energy and SunCap Financial.
  • Berger holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University.
  • The nomination committee has proposed Berger's election to the Board, and the company will hold an extraordinary General Meeting to effectuate the proposed election.
  • Otovo's Board of Directors will continue to have representation from the Axel Johnson Group through Marie Strannegard.
  • The Board of Directors will thank Jacob Wall and Josefin Landgard for their contributions to Otovo before they resign.

Statistics:

  • Over 500,000 recurring customers at Sunnova Energy International
  • 2019 IPO on the New York Stock Exchange by Sunnova Energy International
  • 500,000 plus customers with Sunnova energy international (per rerouting)
  • Sunnova became a leading force in US solar

Sources:

  • Otovo ASA news release
  • Sunnova Energy International website
  • Harvard Business School website (MBA information)
  • Texas A&M University website (Bachelor's degree information)

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