| |

Current Lighting Appoints Bill Tolley as Interim CEO

Current Logo 400x275

Greenville, S.C.-based Current™ has appointed William (“Bill”) Tolley as Interim CEO, effective today.  In an official statement, Current noted that departing CEO Manish Bhandari was instrumental in leading the company through the pandemic and a transformative acquisition of Hubbell’s C&I Lighting business.

Tolley has served on Current’s Board of Directors for several years and has decades of experience in the electrical and lighting industry as a long-time senior executive of Hubbell, Inc.  He will focus on implementing the company’s strategic and tactical agendas while identifying and onboarding a permanent CEO.

While the search for a new CEO is underway, Current’s 2023 plan and mission remain unchanged.

Related Articles

DALI logo
|

DALI Alliance Expands Board of Directors in Response to Continued Growth

As the smart lighting category continues to grow, the DALI Alliance (also known as the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance) has expanded its board of directors in effort to strengthen its global presence and advance key initiatives. The expansion will help the organization continue the drive for innovation in smart lighting, ensuring its technology meets the…

| | |

Lighting Control Upgrades: Best Practices

This article by Craigh DiLouie of Lighting Controls Association aims to guide facility managers in upgrading lighting systems in existing buildings by integrating LED technology with advanced lighting controls. It covers three main options for retrofitting fluorescent luminaires—TLED lamps, retrofit kits, and new LED luminaires—and explores how to maximize energy savings through effective control strategies….

LEDVANCE Aligns Branding and Communications in New Joint Department
|

LEDVANCE Aligns Branding and Communications in New Joint Department

As of October 1, Garching-based lighting company LEDVANCE has merged its global brand management and corporate communications departments. LEDVANCE’s current Head of Global Brand Management, Vivian Lee-Lauss, is leading the newly combined unit as Head of Global Branding and Communications bringing the two areas closer together, which will support a holistic approach and anchor the…

Latest Articles

  • Fundamentals Of Energy Efficient Lighting And Controls

    Fundamentals Of Energy Efficient Lighting And Controls

    David Shiller, President of Lighting Solution Development, recently reviewed the new Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Lighting and Controls book from The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Now available through the AEE Bookstore, the comprehensive guide is designed to support lighting practitioners, architects, engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and students in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of… Read More…

  • Understanding the Bespoke Design Process: An Interview With DesignPlusLight founder Sanjit Bahra

    Understanding the Bespoke Design Process: An Interview With DesignPlusLight founder Sanjit Bahra

    In this Q&A interview, DesignPlusLight founder and principal designer Sanjit Bahra explains the benefits of offering bespoke product design and what support this gives to lighting manufacturers. Q. What is your inspiration behind product design? A: Product design is very much about fulfilling a need. I have built on the skills and experiences gained throughout… Read More…