Charles Stone Joins Board of SWITCH Materials
Cleantech veteran brings extensive industry experience
Vancouver, B.C. (Feb 26, 2009) - SWITCH Materials Inc., an advanced materials company developing advanced optical films for use in energy saving SMART window applications, is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles Stone has joined the company's Board of Directors.
Currently the President and CEO of Eon Consultants, a boutique consulting firm specializing in the early commercialization of green energy technologies, Dr. Stone brings more than 25 years technology, product, and business development experience. Prior to Eon, he was Vice President of R&D and Intellectual Property, a member of the executive management team of Ballard Power Systems, where he was responsible for directing the team that has developed the world's leading fuel cell technology.
"We are pleased to have an individual with Dr. Stone's qualifications join our team," said Doug Wiggin, CEO of SWITCH Materials. "His deep industrial experience will prove to be invaluable for a company at our early stage."
Added Dr. Stone, "I am very excited by the potential of SWITCH. Their innovative technology promises to provide a real solution to a significant market need and I look forward to making a contribution to the team as they turn that promise into reality."
About SWITCH Materials
SWITCH is a venture-backed start up focused on the development of new materials based on proprietary organic molecules that 'switch' optical properties on command. The company's technology promises to deliver scalable and highly cost effective products across a number of commercial markets.
http://www.switchmaterials.com
For more information contact:
Caleb Willis, VP Business Development
caleb@switchmaterials.com
604 484 8872