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Markus Gloeckler net worth and biography

Markus Gloeckler Biography and Net Worth

CTO of First Solar

Markus Gloeckler was named chief technology officer in July 2020 and is focused on driving First Solar’s Series 6 thin film photovoltaic (PV) module platform. Mr. Gloeckler has extensive experience guiding strategic research and development activities and has served First Solar as vice president and chief scientist, before being promoted to senior vice president, module research and development. He was instrumental in enabling First Solar’s achievement of a series of world-record conversion efficiency for cadmium-telluride solar cells. In his role as vice president of research, he led the thin film technology transfer from General Electric to First Solar following the intellectual property acquisition in 2013. He joined First Solar in 2005 in an engineering function supporting First Solar’s technology development after the initial launch of the Series 2 product. Mr. Gloeckler holds an undergraduate degree in microsystems engineering from the Regensburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and a PhD in physics from Colorado State University.

What is Markus Gloeckler's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Markus Gloeckler is at least $2.61 million as of April 4th, 2024. Mr. Gloeckler owns 12,536 shares of First Solar stock worth more than $2,606,485 as of December 3rd. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Gloeckler may own. Additionally, Mr. Gloeckler receives an annual salary of $891,700.00 as CTO at First Solar. Learn More about Markus Gloeckler's net worth.
How old is Markus Gloeckler?: Mr. Gloeckler is currently 50 years old. There are 9 older executives and no younger executives at First Solar. The oldest executive at First Solar is Ms. Caroline Stockdale, Chief People & Communications Officer, who is 61 years old. Learn More on Markus Gloeckler's age.
What is Markus Gloeckler's salary?: As the CTO of First Solar, Inc., Mr. Gloeckler earns $891,700.00 per year. There are 6 executives that earn more than Mr. Gloeckler. The highest earning executive at First Solar is Mr. Mark R. Widmar, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $2,730,000.00 per year. Learn More on Markus Gloeckler's salary.
How do I contact Markus Gloeckler?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Gloeckler 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 Markus Gloeckler's contact information.
Has Markus Gloeckler been buying or selling shares of First Solar?: Markus Gloeckler has not been actively trading shares of First Solar during the last quarter. Most recently, Markus Gloeckler sold 1,937 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $175.00, for a transaction totalling $338,975.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer now directly owns 12,536 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,193,800. Learn More on Markus Gloeckler'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), Caroline Stockdale (Chief People and Communications Officer), 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 20 times. They sold a total of 91,058 shares worth more than $19,638,172.36. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 13th when insider Patrick James Buehler sold 8,619 shares worth more than $1,913,418.00. 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 8/13/2024.

Markus Gloeckler Insider Trading History at First Solar

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
4/4/2024	Sell	1,937	$175.00	$338,975.00	12,536
3/7/2024	Sell	679	$160.00	$108,640.00	14,473
8/21/2023	Sell	464	$182.00	$84,448.00	7,649
8/17/2022	Sell	478	$115.14	$55,036.92	1,373
7/28/2022	Sell	805	$90.00	$72,450.00	1,851
6/3/2022	Sell	980	$73.14	$71,677.20	2,656
3/15/2022	Sell	1,301	$71.46	$92,969.46
3/8/2022	Sell	2,780	$80.00	$222,400.00
11/22/2021	Sell	603	$112.82	$68,030.46
8/10/2021	Sell	2,048	$94.65	$193,843.20	2,884
6/9/2021	Sell	2,843	$77.30	$219,763.90	4,932
3/24/2021	Sell	1,456	$81.64	$118,867.84	7,775

Markus Gloeckler Buying and Selling Activity at First Solar

First Solar Company Overview

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.

Today's Range

Now: $205.94

$201.67

$207.30

50 Day Range

MA: $207.29

$182.13

$255.75

2 Week Range

Now: $205.94

$135.88

$306.77

Volume

808,166 shs

Average Volume

2,521,403 shs

Market Capitalization

$22.05 billion

P/E Ratio

17.74

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.46

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Markus Gloeckler Biography and Net Worth

What is Markus Gloeckler's net worth?

How old is Markus Gloeckler?

What is Markus Gloeckler's salary?

How do I contact Markus Gloeckler?

Has Markus Gloeckler been buying or selling shares of First Solar?

Who are First Solar's active insiders?

Are insiders buying or selling shares of First Solar?