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EiKO Promotes Yavor Kolarov to CEO

Kansas-based EiKO Global, LLC, a manufacturer of lighting solutions, has promoted Yavor Kolarov to CEO, effective May 1.

Since joining EiKO in 2024 and serving as President and Chief Revenue Officer, Kolarov has realigned the company’s product portfolio and implemented strategic planning processes to better serve evolving customer needs, and differentiate EiKO in a competitive market.

Kolarov brings more than one decade of leadership experience in the lighting industry, including transformative product and sales leadership roles at industry leaders OSRAM and Acuity Brands.

“Our investments over the past year have resulted in measurable operational improvements, portfolio expansion, and elevated service levels,” Kolarov said. “These enhancements underscore our commitment to customer-first mindset and position EiKO for even greater industry impact.”

Marking the occasion, Gary Withers, Chairman of the Board of Managers stated, “It has always been my goal to listen to our customers and learn market direction from them. Having spent my entire career in lighting, I am extremely excited to work with Yavor as he continues to mold EiKO into a top fixture and lamp company. Yavor brings exceptional expertise in all aspects of business management and lighting technology, coupled with a genuine commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.”

Gary Withers, who founded EiKO 43 years ago, will continue to serve as Chairman.

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