The Solar Energies Industry Association (SEIA) has named Darren Van’t Hof, managing director of US Bank, principal at Oakland Capital Solutions and chairman of the board of SEIA, as the group’s interim president and CEO.
Darren Van’t Hof, interim CEO and president of SEIA.
Van’t Hof will officially take the role on January 20, overseeing SEIA while the board of directors search for a permanent replacement. According to a press release, Van’t Hof has more than 20 years of experience working in clean energy.
“Darren is the right choice to serve as interim CEO because he brings continuity, consistency, and a deep understanding of SEIA’s work,” said Elizabeth Reicherts, global head of government affairs for SolarEdge Technologies and the chair of SEIA’s executive search committee. “Darren is a trusted leader, and we’re confident his steady hand will ensure SEIA continues to deliver strong advocacy and meaningful progress for its members.”
Current SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper announced in October that she is leaving the organization after nine years in the position. In her tenure, the U.S. solar industry grew from 36 GW to a total capacity of more than 255 GW.
“Leading SEIA and serving this community has been one of the great honors of my professional life,” Hopper wrote in a letter to the industry.
