Silfab Solar Appoints Phung Ngo-Burns as Chief Financial Officer

Ngo-Burns brings over 25 years of financial and capital market experience to the leading North American solar manufacturer.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

Silfab Solar, a leading North American PV module and cell manufacturer, has appointed Phung Ngo-Burns as its new Chief Financial Officer. Ngo-Burns has over 25 years of experience in finance and capital markets across renewable energy, oil and gas, consulting, infrastructure, and aviation sectors. In her new role, she will oversee Silfab's financial, accounting, treasury, planning, investor relations, and IT functions as the company continues its strategic growth plans.

Why it matters

Silfab Solar is a major player in the North American solar manufacturing industry, and Ngo-Burns' appointment as CFO signals the company's commitment to financial discipline and strategic expansion as demand for high-quality, American-made solar products continues to grow.

The details

Ngo-Burns previously served as CFO at Catalyze, a technology-enabled independent power provider in Houston. She has also held finance leadership roles at ExpressJet and Continental Airlines. Ngo-Burns is a Certified Public Accountant and has an executive MBA from the University of Houston. She will work closely with Silfab's executive team and board to oversee compliance, financial reporting, and the company's IT infrastructure.

  • Ngo-Burns' appointment as Silfab's CFO was effective on January 29, 2026.

The players

Phung Ngo-Burns

Silfab Solar's new Chief Financial Officer, with over 25 years of experience in finance and capital markets across renewable energy, oil and gas, consulting, infrastructure, and aviation sectors.

Paolo Maccario

Silfab Solar's President and CEO, who welcomed Ngo-Burns to the team as the company plans for strategic growth and innovation in solar manufacturing.

Silfab Solar

A leading North American PV module and cell manufacturer, known for its high-efficiency, premium quality solar products.

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What they’re saying

“Silfab Solar is pleased to welcome Phung to our team as we gain momentum with our strategic growth plans and enter into exciting future phases of innovation and PV solar manufacturing, including the continued delivery of modules featuring our American-made solar cells.”

— Paolo Maccario, President and CEO, Silfab Solar (BusinessWire)

The takeaway

Silfab Solar's appointment of an experienced CFO like Phung Ngo-Burns underscores the company's commitment to financial discipline and strategic growth as it looks to capitalize on the rising demand for high-quality, American-made solar products in the North American market.