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4. Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK)

Sandisk snapped a four-day losing streak on Friday, soaring 15.95 percent to close at $275.24 as investors took heart from the addition of a solar firm executive to its board of directors.

Effective last Tuesday, December 30, First Solar Chief Finance Officer Alexander Bradley officially joined Sandisk Corporation’s (NASDAQ:SNDK) board of directors and audit committee.

Bradley has served as Sandisk Corporation’s (NASDAQ:SNDK) CFO since 2016. Prior to the said position, he served as vice president for both treasury and project finance, where he structured and financed major solar projects worldwide.

He also worked in investment banking and leveraged finance at HSBC in London and New York, focusing on the energy and utilities sector. He also served as an officer and board member of the general partner of 8point3 Energy Partners.

“Alex brings exceptional operational finance expertise and strategic insights to Sandisk’s board,” said David Goeckeler, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Sandisk. “His unique understanding of how to successfully navigate the demands of a capital-intensive industry will strengthen our ability to deliver sustainable, long-term returns for our shareholders.”