Jeff Waters is the CEO of global energy storage platform provider, Powin, LLC. Powin specializes in fully integrated battery storage solutions, software, and services to optimize grid performance and enable the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Before joining Powin in August 2023, Jeff served as CEO of Maxeon Solar Technologies, where he led the company’s spin-off from SunPower and achieved a substantial turnaround in profitability and revenue growth through a transformation of its global operations and the creation of new businesses. During his tenure at Maxeon Solar Technologies, Jeff expanded the company’s solar panel footprint into the US utility-scale market and launched a complete home solar energy system.
An experienced global business, operations, and sales leader, Jeff also served as CEO of Isola Group, senior vice president of Altera Corporation, and held a variety of executive positions with Texas Instruments/National Semiconductor in the US and Japan.
Waters holds a BS in electrical engineering from Notre Dame, an MS in electrical engineering from Santa Clara University, and an MBA from Northwestern.
In addition to serving FOCUS, Jeff serves on the board of Canyon Heights Academy, a PK-8 Catholic elementary school in Campbell, California.