LOS ANGELES—Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc., the public successor to Capstone Green Energy Corp. (Predecessor Capstone), announced that Vince Canino has been appointed as the company’s President and CEO, and member of the Capstone Board of Directors. Canino joined Capstone as incoming President and CEO on March 11, 2024, and will transition closely with Robert “Bob” Flexon, Executive Chairman and former Interim President and CEO. In connection with the transition, Flexon will remain as Executive Chairman until April 1, 2024, and will then transition back to the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
“Vince has extensive experience in the energy industry, much of which is in the markets we serve. His strong operational background and skill set in product innovation and driving down product costs make him the ideal candidate to lead our company into its next phase of growth and profitability. We are confident that under Vince’s leadership, Capstone will become a much-improved company through a stronger culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and have a much more meaningful presence in the energy sector,” Flexon said.
Canino, with over thirty years of experience in the energy sector, brings an extensive background in power generation, renewable energy, sustainability, and performance contracting. His career has seen leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies, startups, and mid-cap entities, where he’s been pivotal in aligning business strategies with operational excellence and human capital to drive success. Prior to Capstone, he was the COO of ESS Inc., leading the operational organization of a premier long-duration energy storage systems developer, while his leadership as President and CEO of the Smardt Chiller Group marked significant global expansion and financial growth. With previous impactful roles at Trane Commercial Systems and the launch of DG Energy Solutions, Canino’s career is marked by his ability to drive innovation and operational excellence. His foundational experience with General Electric laid the groundwork for a career characterized by strategic growth, operational leadership, and a commitment to sustainability.
Canino earned his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Magna Cum Laude) from Binghamton University, N.Y., and his Master’s in Engineering Mechanics (Cum Laude) from Penn State University.
“I am excited to be part of Capstone’s next chapter of growth and, in turn, sustainable competitive advantage. I look forward to further developing and implementing our business redesign roadmap currently driving the improvements that are needed to propel Capstone to new heights. Acknowledging the challenges of our past, the Capstone team is action-oriented and focused on bringing real, sustainable value to our customers and shareholders. I look forward to leading the Capstone team into an era of unprecedented achievement that will make all our stakeholders proud,” Canino said.
