Michael J. Ahearn

Michael J. Ahearn (born 1956/1957) is an American businessman, co-founder and chairman of First Solar, and founder and managing partner of True North Venture Partners. He received BS in Finance and JD degree from Arizona State University. Ahearn co-founded First Solar in 1999, and was CEO from 2000 to 2009. Ahearn is a director of Cox Enterprises, Endeavor, and several True North portfolio companies. Ahearn lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Michael J. Ahearn

Michael J. Ahearn (born 1956/1957) is an American businessman, co-founder and chairman of First Solar, and founder and managing partner of True North Venture Partners. He received BS in Finance and JD degree from Arizona State University. Ahearn co-founded First Solar in 1999, and was CEO from 2000 to 2009. Ahearn is a director of Cox Enterprises, Endeavor, and several True North portfolio companies. Ahearn lives in Phoenix, Arizona.