AMP Solar Group Inc., a global renewable power provider headquartered in Ontario, announced today that Jorge Vargas will join the company as Executive Vice President, Head of the Americas (US, Caribbean and Latin America).
Based in AMP's New York City office, Jorge will lead the companys growth strategy in the Americas, with an immediate focus on AMPs US business.
Jorge joins AMP from Morgan Stanley & Co. where he was the Co-Head of the Solar Group within the North America Power & Gas Unit in its Commodities Division. A 15-year industry veteran, Jorges professional tenure also includes experience at Lennar Corporation and Bank of America prior to Morgan Stanley & Co.
Paul Ezekiel, AMPs Executive Chairman, said, There are only a handful of executives with his breadth of experience structuring and executing transactions across the spectrum of the solar industry. We are thrilled to have Jorge on the AMP team.
AMP CEO Dave Rogers added, Jorge brings unique capabilities which further AMP's solar portfolio growth strategy, and will expand our access to capital and new investment opportunities to create value for our shareholders and partners.
Vargas said of his new appointment: I am very excited to join AMPs highly experienced global solar platform. I look forward to being a part of the AMP team and contributing to the profound growth opportunities ahead for the company.
