Casambi Announces Generational Change in Board of Directors
Global leader in wireless smart lighting control, Casambi, is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth. Effective November 1, 2024, Kay Pawlik has assumed 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.
Over the past year, Casambi has seen remarkable growth and is poised for even faster expansion in the coming year. Recent strategic decisions, both from the Board of Directors and Management Team, have set the stage for this 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 a decade, 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, who has served on Casambi’s Board since 2023, brings over 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," said Kay Pawlik, the new Chairman of the Board. "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."
About Casambi
Casambi provides smart lighting control via intuitive applications that set new standards in user interaction with light. Our Bluetooth® Low Energy-based technology easily integrates into fixtures and devices, allowing manufacturers to craft bespoke Casambi Ready products. Bridging wireless and wired DALI worlds, we guarantee seamless interoperability between all products and with industry standards. Users can mix and match for tailored lighting networks, ensuring adaptability across settings while enjoying the rich functionality of the Casambi experience. In just one decade, Casambi has become a global leader with 300+ ecosystem partners and 5+ million devices sold into 200,000+ lighting projects worldwide. An end-to-end solution, Casambi empowers individuals and enterprises alike to illuminate spaces with efficient, customizable control. The Casambi app is freely available for iOS and Android. Casambi. Where ideas come to light.
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