July 17, 2002 — Konarka Technologies Inc., a Lowell, Mass. developer of nanoparticle-based photovoltaic technologies, has appointed Bill Beckenbaugh president and chief executive officer. Beckenbaugh will also join the company’s board.
Beckenbaugh was previously senior vice president at Sanmina-SCI. He replaces interim CEO Howard Berke, who remains chairman, and Paul Wormser, the chief operating officer who had also been serving as president.