Danielle Merfeld

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EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells North America

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

As Global Chief Technology Officer at Hanwha Qcells, Danielle Merfeld spearheads innovation in clean energy solutions. Her career includes extensive leadership experience at GE Renewable Energy and GE Global Research, and she holds a Ph. D. from Northwestern University and a Six Sigma Master Black belt certification.

Danielle is passionate about developing diverse talent and building strong partnerships based on shared values. She is an active voice on various industry councils and advisory boards, frequently discussing mentorship and the importance of investing in the next generation of leaders in the clean energy sector.

In 2023, she was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for her work in renewable energy technology.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

Generous

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Solar Innovation
She frequently posts about advancements in solar technology, especially the commercialization of next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem cells to drive down emissions.
Energy Supply Chains
Highlights the importance of strengthening energy supply chains for resilience, a key topic she discussed after attending CERAWeek 2024.
Clean Energy Commercialization
Focuses on the investment required to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, transforming R&D breakthroughs into market-ready solutions.

Media Appearances

Former GE Renewable Energy Expert Danielle Merfeld to Join Qcells as Global Chief Technology Officer. Featured in Qcells Blog (US)

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A day in the life of Danielle Merfeld, Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells. Featured in Qcells North America – Facebook

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Work History

3-2023
EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells North America
11-2017 - 3-2023
VP and Chief Technology Officer at GE Renewable Energy
12-2015 - 11-2017
Vice President and General Manager of GE Global Research US at GE Global Research
8-2012 - 12-2015
Technology Director, Electrical Technologies and Systems at GE Global Research
3-2011 - 8-2012
Solar Business Leader at GE Energy

Education

1994 - 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Northwestern University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Notre Dame

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Exp : 26 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells North America
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Insights For Selling To Danielle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danielle is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danielle

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danielle move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Danielle take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Danielle

Personality Compatibility


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