Raffi  Garabedian net worth and biography

Raffi Garabedian Biography and Net Worth

CTO of First Solar
Raffi Garabedian is co-founder and CEO of Electric Hydrogen Co. Prior to Electric Hydrogen Raffi served as chief technology officer First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) since May 2012 where he was responsible for the company’s technology platform and product development. Mr. Garabedian joined First Solar in June 2008. Before First Solar, Raffi spent over 15 years in the MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) industry, developing new products ranging from automotive engine control sensors to fiberoptic telecommunications switching systems. He was the founding CEO of Touchdown Technologies, Inc. which was acquired by Agilent/Verigy, as well as of Micromachines Inc. which was acquired by Kavlico. Raffi serves or has served on the boards of a number of companies including ESS Inc. (NYSE: GWH), Fulfil Solutions, and Covalent Metrologies. Mr. Garabedian is named on about 30 issued U.S. patents. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of California Davis.

What is Raffi Garabedian's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Raffi Garabedian is at least $2.62 million as of March 8th, 2021. Mr. Garabedian owns 14,969 shares of First Solar stock worth more than $2,619,874 as of April 25th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Garabedian may own. Learn More about Raffi Garabedian's net worth.

How do I contact Raffi Garabedian?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Garabedian and other First Solar executives is 350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 600, TEMPE AZ, 85281. First Solar can also be reached via phone at (602) 414-9300 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Raffi Garabedian's contact information.

Has Raffi Garabedian been buying or selling shares of First Solar?

Raffi Garabedian has not been actively trading shares of First Solar in the last ninety days. Most recently, Raffi Garabedian sold 7,348 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.57, for a transaction totalling $540,592.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer now directly owns 14,969 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,101,269.33. Learn More on Raffi Garabedian's trading history.

Who are First Solar's active insiders?

First Solar's insider roster includes Georges Antoun (Insider), Alexander Bradley (CFO), Patrick Buehler (Insider), Richard Chapman (Director), Philip deJong (COO), Jason Dymbort (General Counsel), Raffi Garabedian (CTO), Markus Gloeckler (CTO), George Hambro (Director), Byron Jeffers (CAO), R. Kennedy (Director), Michael Koralewski (Insider), William Post (Director), Paul Stebbins (Director), Michael Sweeney (Director), Kuntal Verma (Insider), Lukas Walton (Major Shareholder), and Mark Widmar (CEO). Learn More on First Solar's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of First Solar?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the solar cell manufacturer sold shares 24 times. They sold a total of 131,941 shares worth more than $25,112,211.31. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 4th when insider Georges Antoun sold 2,400 shares worth more than $422,400.00. Insiders at First Solar own 0.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at First Solar.

Information on this page was last updated on 4/4/2024.

Raffi Garabedian Insider Trading History at First Solar

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/8/2021Sell7,348$73.57$540,592.3614,969View SEC Filing Icon  
5/11/2020Sell15,016$43.01$645,838.163,255View SEC Filing Icon  
3/27/2020Sell7,079$35.62$252,153.9819,713View SEC Filing Icon  
10/28/2019Sell16,370$53.18$870,556.60190View SEC Filing Icon  
5/6/2019Sell20,141$60.05$1,209,467.0531,099View SEC Filing Icon  
9/4/2018Sell3,863$51.61$199,369.432,057View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2018Sell4,159$52.91$220,052.695,520View SEC Filing Icon  
5/1/2018Sell3,162$69.67$220,296.5411,126View SEC Filing Icon  
12/18/2017Sell11,284$70.06$790,557.049,227View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2017Sell5,800$49.83$289,014.0011,474View SEC Filing Icon  
4/13/2016Sell2,467$61.25$151,103.752,007View SEC Filing Icon  
3/23/2016Sell2,158$71.25$153,757.508,987View SEC Filing Icon  
3/15/2016Sell2,468$70.25$173,377.0011,301View SEC Filing Icon  
3/8/2016Sell1,342$68.06$91,336.522,807View SEC Filing Icon  
9/3/2013Sell2,362$37.03$87,464.861,069View SEC Filing Icon  
5/8/2013Sell5,404$45.17$244,098.68View SEC Filing Icon  
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Raffi Garabedian Buying and Selling Activity at First Solar

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First Solar Company Overview

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First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company's residual business operations include project development activities, operations and maintenance services, and the sale of PV solar power systems to third-party customers. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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