NEXT Energy Technologies promoted Brenton Taylor to CEO. Taylor brings more than 20 years of proven experience in leadership, scaling manufacturing and commercialization of advanced technology innovations to NEXT. He most recently served as chief operating officer at NEXT. As CEO, Taylor will lead NEXT through its next phase of growth as it works with partners to deliver transparent PV windows to global customers.
Supporting the transition
NEXT’s founding CEO, Daniel Emmett, is stepping into the newly created position of executive chairman, supporting Taylor’s transition. Emmett will continue to provide strategic support with fundraising, investor relations, high-value international markets and regulatory policy. His continued strategic leadership will help accelerate NEXT’s commercialization and partnership efforts.
About Brenton Taylor
Taylor previously co-founded Inogen Inc., a medical technology manufacturer and provider of advanced respiratory products for use in home care settings, where he served as an officer of the company and executive vice president of engineering leading research and development, manufacturing engineering, information technology, project management and intellectual property. Taylor is also a named inventor on over 20 patents and brings critical industry experience in licensing and patent litigation.
NEXT’s response
“As NEXT continues its steady progression, with eyes focused on commercialization and customer deliveries in a range of substantial markets, I am thrilled to take the helm, build on the tremendous accomplishments of the founding team, and bring our unique, energy-generating windows to market,” says Taylor. “Onsite renewable energy solutions are in high demand, especially as global entities and regulators push for sustainability. NEXT is methodically preparing to fulfill a steady stream of commercial installation projects with streamlined manufacturing processes on a global level.”
“This is a critical juncture for the organization, a shift we have long anticipated,” says Emmett. “We are eager for Brenton to apply his extensive expertise in his new role as I shift my focus to expanding our global opportunities. His experience of leading Inogen through commercialization to a successful IPO and his skill set in organizational growth and leadership are critical as we scale our commercial operations.”
