SunPower Inc. has appointed Wendell H. Laidley as its new chief financial officer, effective early February 2026, and he will report directly to CEO T.J. Rodgers.
Laidley brings a decade of experience in Silicon Valley finance, having served as vice president of finance at AppDynamics and Big Switch Networks—both of which were later acquired—and as a portfolio manager for software at RS Investments, which was acquired by Victory Capital in 2016. He was the founding CFO of the solar startup Lumio, where he helped grow the company to $750 million in revenue during his tenure.
The appointment is part of SunPower’s broader strategy to strengthen its financial leadership after a period of rapid growth and the integration of its original assets. Laidley’s mandate includes unifying the multiple enterprise software instances inherited from six companies and streamlining manual financial processes, a move designed to support the company’s goal of sustainable profitability and to prepare for future financing needs.
Rodgers emphasized the need for a CFO with both Silicon Valley experience and a deep understanding of the solar industry, saying, “Wendell’s first job is to unify the multiple enterprise software instances we’ve inherited from six companies to speed up our manual financial process.” Laidley echoed that enthusiasm, stating, “I am committed to building an enduring company that prioritizes quality workmanship and customer satisfaction to ensure that every SunPower system delivers on our promises.”
SunPower recently reported record Q4’25 revenue and positive operating income, secured a $20 million SEPA agreement, a $55 million equity line of credit, and is planning a $30 million equity offering. The company aims for cash‑flow positivity by Q4 2026, and Laidley’s appointment aligns with this financial recovery and strategic repositioning.
Laidley’s expertise in scaling technology companies and integrating financial systems positions SunPower to improve cost discipline, achieve margin expansion, and support future capital raising. Unifying the software systems will reduce inefficiencies and enable the company to focus on growth in a market where only 7 % of U.S. homes have solar, underscoring the long‑term upside of the solar industry.
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