Kevin Gibson has over 20 years of experience as an innovator in semiconductor packaging, polymers, and automation. Before joining Solaria, Kevin spent eight years at Emerson Electric, a multibillion-dollar industrial and consumer products company. Most recently, he was Director of Global Operations for an Emerson fabless semiconductor division in Silicon Valley, where he developed technology solutions to lower manufacturing costs and dramatically improve gross margin profits. Prior roles have included operations management for Emerson Europe and Asia, and developing automation technologies and processes in the automotive industry. Kevin has a BS in electrical engineering and an MBA from Cornell University