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Casambi Names New Chairman of the Board

image of Kay Pawlik and Casambi logo

Finnish wireless smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed a new Chairman of the Board as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth. As of November 1, Kay Pawlik will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, succeeding long-standing chairman Antti Kokkinen. This change marks a generational shift in Casambi’s leadership, aimed at supporting the company’s continued expansion in its core markets of EMEA, North America, and APAC.

Casambi has enjoyed remarkable growth in 2024 and is poised for even faster expansion in 2025. . Recent strategic decisions from both the Board of Directors and the management team have set the stage for the next phase, which focuses on increasing market share, deepening expertise in lighting applications, and strengthening the organization to meet future demand.

 Antti Kokkinen, who has served as Chairman for more than 10 years, played a pivotal role in shaping Casambi’s success. Under his leadership, the company transformed from a software startup with zero revenue into a global leader in wireless lighting controls.

“Antti’s leadership has been instrumental in our journey to becoming the global leader in wireless lighting control. On behalf of the entire Casambi team, together with our shareholders, I would like to extend our deepest thanks to Antti Kokkinen for his invaluable contributions over the past decade,” said Casambi CEO Mark McClear. “We are incredibly grateful for his commitment and guidance over the years, and we are excited to welcome Kay as our new Chairman as we enter this new phase of growth.”

Kay Pawlik has served on Casambi’s Board since 2023 and brings 25+ years of management and advisory board experience in the lighting industry, including leadership roles at ERCO and DIAL. He possesses deep expertise in both lighting applications and controls, combining strategic leadership with technical knowledge. This broad industry experience positions him well to take on the role of Chairman, where he will guide Casambi through its next phase of growth and innovation.

“I am honored to take on this new responsibility at such an exciting time for Casambi,” noted Kay Pawlik. “The company has laid a strong foundation for the future, and I look forward to working closely with Mark and the entire team as we push forward with our ambitious growth plans.”

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