BrightSource Board Chairman John Bryson Nominated For U.S. Commerce Secretary

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, President Obama nominated John Bryson, BrightSource Energy’s chairman of the board of directors, to become the next Secretary of Commerce. The following is a statement from John Woolard, BrightSource’s President and CEO, in response to this significant nomination:

“John is a visionary and passionate leader. As Chairman of BrightSource Energy, John has demonstrated superlative management skills during a time of significant growth for our company. His experience and thoughtful approach in working with a wide range of stakeholders makes him an ideal choice to lead dynamic organizations.”