Matt Massengill on the Board of GT Solar

GT Solar International, Inc., a provider of specialized equipment and technology for the solar power industry, has added Matthew Massengill to its Board of Directors, increasing the number of directors to seven.

Mr. Massengill, 47, is the former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Western Digital Corporation, a leader in electronic storage. Under his leadership, Western Digital became a premier supplier of hard drives for PCs and consumer electronics, achieved the industry’s most efficient cost structure and returned to consistent, profitable growth. During Mr. Massengill’s more than 20 years with Western Digital, he held a number of other executive positions including chief operating officer, where he was responsible for worldwide operations, research and development, and marketing. Prior to joining Western Digital, Mr. Massengill served as a research engineer for Ford Aerospace and Communication Corporation.

Mr. Massengill is currently a director of Western Digital Corporation; Conexant, a manufacturer of silicon semiconductor devices; and Microsemi Corporation, a manufacturer of silicon and silicon carbide semiconductors. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Purdue University, and has received Outstanding Electrical Engineering Alumni and Distinguished Engineering Alumni awards from the university.

"Matt is an experienced executive with strong leadership skills, extensive management experience and a proven track record," said J. Bradford Forth, chairman of GT Solar. "Matt’s abilities and insights will be of great value to GT Solar as the company works to expand its product and services offerings, customer base and market reach, and focuses on accelerating its growth."