WILMINGTON, Mass. — LEDVANCE, the maker of SYLVANIA general lighting in the United States and Canada, announced that global CEO Lawrence Lin will assume managing director responsibilities for the United States and Canada on an interim basis, in addition to his current responsibilities. Jim Johnson, who previously held the position, left the company earlier this month.
“LEDVANCE continues to evolve to deliver innovative lighting products, ensure the best customer satisfaction, and set the stage for future success. I’m looking forward to working even more closely with the team in the United States and Canada to continue to prove to our customers that LEDVANCE is the right partner for their needs,” said Lin. “Jim Johnson has made a valuable contribution in moving us forward and for that I am very thankful. I wish him all the best for the future.”
“I am grateful and appreciative of the support that has been provided to me over the past year by the team,” said Johnson, “and I consider it a privilege to have had the opportunity to work with such a great team.”
“SYLVANIA general lighting products have illuminated homes and businesses in North America for over a hundred years, and the future is very exciting for the lighting industry. As a global lighting leader, we will continue to advance light and push its capabilities to improve our quality of life,” said Lin.
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