Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) announced the appointment of Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers as the Managing Director Americas at REC Solar, expanding sales activity in these regions. Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers is responsible for the sales of REC solar modules in the U.S. as well as in the Americas in his new role. Mr. Boom-Wichers joined REC in 2009 and was previously the Managing Director for France, Benelux, UK and Ireland for REC, which currently accounts for over 10% of REC's sales. With extensive experience in the solar industry, Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers brings to REC U.S. leadership experience from European markets that have traditionally led industry growth. Jan Jacob Boom-Wichers is a Dutch-American citizen. He holds a BA in Economics from Swarthmore College and an MBA from the Wharton School. He will be based in California.