Spruce Announces Appointment of Chris Hayden as Senior Vice President of IT and Enterprise Applications

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU) (“Spruce” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States, announced the appointment of Chris Hayden as Senior Vice President of IT and Enterprise Applications. Hayden will focus on advancing Spruce’s service platform, scaling the Spruce PRO service offering, and driving innovation across the Company’s IT function, including strategy, infrastructure, application development, and security.

“Chris has deep expertise in the solar industry and a proven track record of successful leadership in information technology and software development,” said Derick Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Spruce. “His expertise in optimizing technology to drive scalability, cultivate innovation, and accelerate growth with a strong focus on the customer experience uniquely positions him to lead Spruce’s IT transformation.”

Hayden has more than 25 years of experience in digital business innovation, strategic IT planning, and process engineering and optimization. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at Sunnova Energy. Prior to that, Hayden served as Chief Information Officer at STREAM and held an IT leadership role at TXU Energy. He began his career as a management consultant, directing IT-based project delivery at Capgemini and Ernst & Young.

About Spruce Power

Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU) is a leading owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States. We provide subscription-based services that make it easy for homeowners to benefit from rooftop solar power and battery storage. Our power as-a-service model allows consumers to access new technology without making a significant upfront investment or incurring maintenance costs. Our company owns the cash flows from approximately 85,000 home solar assets and contracts across the United States. For additional information, please visit www.sprucepower.com.

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