MEMC Electronic Materials changed its name to SunEdison on May 31, 2013 to reflect the company's focus on solar energy. The company is a United States manufacturer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry as well as solar wafers and Silvantis(R) Solar PV Modules. Originally established in 1959 as the Monsanto Electronic Materials Company, a business unit of Monsanto Company, the company is based in St. Peters, Missouri. The company solar energy headquarters is located in Belmont, California with offices throughout the world.
Ahmad Chatila is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of MEMC. Mr. Chatila was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of MEMC on March 2, 2009.
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