
	Mr. Richard J. Gaynor, Rick serves as a Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for GT Solar Inc. Mr. Gaynor has been the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (Formerly GT Solar International, Inc.) since March 1, 2010 and as its Principal Accounting Officer since September 2013. Mr. Gaynor served as the Chief Financial Officer of Sonus Networks, Inc. from October 1, 2007 to February 2010. He oversaw Sonus&#39; worldwide finance team while managing the financial strategy of one the fastest growing companies in the high-technology industry. He lead the implementation of several finance initiatives including strengthening Sonus&#39; information systems to streamline revenue conversion and quarterly accounting close processes, while providing real-time access to critical financial metrics. Mr. Gaynor had drive the integration of the finance function with Sonus&#39; operations including sales and other operational functions, and was responsible for financial planning and analysis, oversight of operational controllers, and the financial analysis of mergers and acquisitions. He has broad experience in leading and developing successful finance and IT organizations as well as driving M&amp;A activity at several leading high-tech companies. Additionally, he has held senior level financial and operational management positions at Manufacturers Services, Ltd., Evans and Sutherland Computer Corporation, and Cabletron Systems. Mr. Gaynor has nearly 20 years of financial management experience in public companies. He has an extensive financial and operational experience, as well as a deep knowledge of the telecommunications industry. He served as an Assistant Secretary and Principal Accounting Officer of Sycamore Networks Inc. until September 30, 2007 and its Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President of Administration and Vice President of Finance since October 2004. He served as Vice President and Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Manufacturers&#39; Services Ltd. from January 2001 to September 2004. Mr. Gaynor served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Evans &amp; Sutherland Computer Corporation, from January 2000 to January 2001. From 1994 to 1999, he served as Operations Controller and Vice President of Finance of Cabletron Systems Inc. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and biology from the National University of Ireland, St Patrick&#39;s College. Mr. Gaynor studied MBA from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
