LEDVANCE Welcomes New Director of Training, Lynnette Schaeffer, to Spearhead LIGHTPOINT® Training Initiatives

February 7, 2024

LEDVANCE Has Announced the Appointment of Lynnette Schaeffer as the New Director of Training, Overseeing the Innovative LIGHTPOINT® Training Program.

Pedro Sega, Head of Marketing USC, expressed his enthusiasm, “We are thrilled to have Lynnette join the LEDVANCE family. With over two decades dedicated to the lighting and electrical industry, her expertise in supply chain management, product development, and manufacturing will bring a lot of value to LEDVANCE and our customers. Lynnette’s passion for education and her dynamic approach to making learning engaging will be instrumental in her success at LEDVANCE.”

Lynnette Schaeffer’s career began in 1998 at Van Meter Industrial, evolving through roles in global lighting firms where she honed her expertise in supply chain management, product development, and smart lighting technologies. With an MBA and LC Certification, she transitioned to training in 2020, applying over two decades of industry experience to educate a wide range of professionals in the lighting industry.

“I’m excited to join LEDVANCE and contribute to the company’s growth by enhancing our training and sales development programs. I look forward to welcoming our distribution partners to our state-of-the-art LIGHTPOINT training facility in Westfield, Indiana, through both online and in-person sessions. ” – Lynnette Schaeffer, Director of Training

Under Lynnette’s leadership, LEDVANCE strives to continue to deliver training excellence, furthering our commitment to innovation and quality in the lighting industry.

LEDVANCE is one of the world’s leaders in general lighting for lighting professionals and consumers. LEDVANCE offers a wide range of LEDVANCE and SYLVANIA LED luminaires, intelligent lighting products for Smart Homes and Buildings and has one of the largest LED lamp and traditional lighting portfolios in the industry. For more details on our innovative LIGHTPOINT® training program and to stay up-to-date with the latest in lighting innovations, visit our website or follow us on social media.

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