Satellite Beach, FL — Lighting Science Group Corporation®, a global leader in LED lighting technology, has named Jeremy Cage as chief executive officer, effective January 2, 2013.
Satellite Beach, FL — Lighting Science Group Corporation®, a global leader in LED lighting technology, has named Jeremy Cage as chief executive officer, effective January 2, 2013. Cage was selected to lead the company based on his experience in building major brands, his success in developing commercially-appealing technologies and bringing them to market, as well as his distinguished track record of strengthening business models and improving operational efficiencies.
Cage replaces Brad Knight, who served as interim CEO while the board worked with an executive search firm, and who will continue to serve as chief operating officer.
“We are delighted to have Jeremy join the Lighting Science team,” says Nic Brathwaite, chairman of the Lighting Science board of directors.
Over the past decade, Cage served in key executive positions at PepsiCo, Inc., including senior vice president of innovation and insights for its U.S. beverage business; chief marketing officer of International Foods; and, most recently, senior vice president of the Global Snacks Group.
“This is an exciting time to join the talented team at Lighting Science, as consumers, businesses, municipalities and governments worldwide are poised to move into the digital light age,” says Cage. “I intend to accelerate growth by building on the company’s core competencies of excellence in innovation and strong and differentiated brand development. We will focus on unleashing the science of light and sustainable technologies to markets ranging from major cities, commercial centers, factories and retailers in developed markets to entire cities and villages in developing and emerging markets. There is much to do, and I am eager to get started.”
Lighting Science Group Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets innovative LED lighting solutions across the globe that are environmentally friendlier and more energy-efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Fla., and its European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands. For more information, visit www.lsgc.com.
SOURCE: Lighting Science Group Corporation