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.