The Silfab Team

Paolo Maccario brings over 30 years of C-level experience in leading international automotive and clean-tech organizations to his role as President and CEO of Silfab Solar.

Paolo joined Silfab in 2011 as Chief Operating Officer and was appointed President and CEO in 2019. Under his leadership, Silfab has experienced significant and sustainable growth. This includes expanding PV module manufacturing capacity, driving technological innovations, and spearheading the production of US-made solar cells, solidifying Silfab Solar’s position as one of the leading manufacturers of high quality American-made PV products.

Prior to joining Silfab, Paolo served as CEO of 6N Silicon, a leading Canadian manufacturer of high-purity solar-grade silicon. He also served as President and CEO of Meridian Technologies, a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis) subsidiary and the global leader in magnesium product engineering and manufacturing for the automotive industry.

His career spans senior executive roles in automotive and industrial organizations across the US, Mexico, and Italy, including Teksid Aluminum Foundry and various units of Fiat. Paolo holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and an MBA from Duke University and is fluent in four languages.

Trevor joined Silfab in September 2023 as Treasurer and Head of Finance and was recently promoted
to Chief Financial Officer for Silfab Solar.

Trevor is an accomplished finance and business leader who has helped to guide companies primarily in the renewable energy and infrastructure industries, through significant growth and investment. Trevor has a deep understanding of capital markets, investor relations, corporate development, and risk management amongst other operational areas.

Previously, Trevor was Vice President, Investor Relations, and Corporate Development at Badger Infrastructure Solutions. He also held leadership positions at Brookfield Renewable Partners, Constellation Software and Wajax Corporation.

Originally from Ottawa, Canada Trevor holds a CFA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce with High Honours from Carleton University.

He is passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered with the United Way and CFA Ottawa Society.

Geoff Atkins is an experienced International Sales, Business Development and Marketing Executive with a solid track record of building revenue through innovative strategy with an entrepreneurial approach.

Geoff has utilized a creative and passionate approach to developing sales teams and structure that harvest new business and generate dramatic revenue growth. In his capacity as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at American Solar Direct based in Los Angeles, Geoff helped architect the residential solar start-up company into a top 10 player in under 2 years by strategically aligning product development, management objectives, financial targets, brand image, customer service, PR, media, promotions and incentives.

As Senior Vice President and General Manager at IMAX Corporation, Geoff was instrumental in the evolution of IMAX’s business strategy that helped establish IMAX as a prominent player in the entertainment industry by securing contracts/partnerships with industry leaders such as AMC Entertainment, Discovery Channel, WGBH Nova, Cineplex, Regal Entertainment Group, Racimec, RAVE Cinema Group and Cinemark USA.

Prior to IMAX, Geoff’s experience includes sales and marketing at Labatt Brewing Company, International Trade Canada in Ottawa, and marketing research as a business development consultant at the Nielson Company.

Treff MacDonald currently holds the title of Chief Operating Officer at Silfab Solar. He has managed the day to day activities of the operation since joining Silfab in October 2011.
Treff’s primary focus is managing multiple disciplines within the organization including Quality, Maintenance, Engineering Logistics and Manufacture. Treff brings to Silfab 18 years of manufacturing experience 14 of which include Operational progressive management positions. Treff’s journey began in the automotive parts manufacturing sector where he spent over 6 years in various management roles with a Tier One supplier his tenure included numerous plant startups and expansions both in Canada and Mexico. In 2008 Treff ventured into the manufacturing side of the Green Energy Sector joining a Silicon refining startup and seeing the startup through to full production volume capacity. His move in 2011 to manage Silfab’s module manufacturing operations was seen as an opportunity round out his PV knowledge as well as to help make his mark on a growing company that is servicing a growing market.

Mike Boggs, Chief People Officer, oversees all aspects of human resources, including the development and implementation of HR strategy, processes, operations, and employee health and safety. Mike is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of experience at Michelin and Ford Motor Company.

His career began in manufacturing, where he held key leadership roles in quality, industrial engineering/Lean, plant finance, and production supervision. In the second half of his career, he has focused on HR, corporate services, starting greenfield and brownfield manufacturing sites, and the establishment of an Americas shared service centre that consolidates expertise in human resourses information systems (HRIS), payroll, IT, and customer service.

Mike’s responsibilities have spanned the US, Canada, and Mexico, including serving as the Managing Director and HR lead for Michelin’s operations in Mexico and later as the Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for the Central American Region. He has also led manufacturing, HR, and employee and labor relations at the North American regional level for both Ford and Michelin, covering all facets of HR processes including employee culture and experience, labor negotiations, positive employee relations, and compliance.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and is a Diversity Leadership Fellow of the Riley Institute at Furman University. He also speaks Spanish. Mike is married with one child and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and watching college football. He is a long-term resident of South Carolina.

Ted oversees the initiatives that integrate Silfab’s sustainability objectives to exceed industry standards and align with the growing needs of finance and customer expectations to further reduce environmental impacts, provide a positive and equitable work environment, and adhere to the highest ethical business standards that will be backed by rigorous accountability and governance systems. Ted also leads government relations for Silfab, engaging in public policy and community relations to support the company’s business strategy.

Ted Ferguson brings to Silfab 25 years of experience driving forward sustainable business strategies. His sustainability expertise has been built through a wide range of roles with organizations including the David Suzuki Foundation, GERT – carbon trading pilot, BC Hydro, and Foreign Affairs and Delphi consulting. At Delphi, he designed net-zero clean energy strategies for some of North America’s most prominent companies. Ted is also Chair of the Board for Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR)

Dr Eric Schneller has been with Silfab since December 2019 with an initial focus on the development of innovative technologies for Silfab’s Elite back-contact module product line. With over a decade of experience within the photovoltaic industry, Dr. Schneller brings a depth of technical knowledge to the R&D team at Silfab. He previously worked at the Florida Solar Energy Center, starting as a Postdoctoral Researcher, and later as an Assistant Research Professor. He led a team focused on photovoltaic module technology and reliability with over 70 co-authored articles published in academic journals and technical conferences. He received his Doctorate (PhD) Degree in Material Science and Engineering at the University of Central Florida with a focus on advanced characterization techniques for photovoltaic materials, cells and modules.

Dr. Tjahjono brings over 20 years of solar industry experience, including cell and module manufacturing for companies such as Sino-American Silicon Products, Sunrise Global Solar Energy and Aleo Solar GmBh. He holds over 20 patents in the field of photovoltaics. Dr. Tjahjono earned his PhD in Photovoltaic Engineering from the University of New South Wales. He has authored over 50 technical papers and been involved from the early stages of all leading-edge solar technologies and bringing those technologies into mass-production, including: shingled cell, copper plating, metal wrap through, etch-back selective emitter (SE), laser-doped SE, PERC and TOPCon.