Ruud Lighting has named Christopher Ruud to the position of President of the company. He assumes this leadership role from his father, Alan Ruud, who has been president of the company since he founded it in 1982. In his new role as president, the junior Ruud will oversee all U.S.-based business units and operations. The senior Ruud will retain his role as chairman and CEO. The change comes as the company transitions from traditional lighting to an LED platform. Christopher Ruud was instrumental in building the infrastructure for the launch of BetaLED in 2007.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has named Cheryl R. English, FIES, vice president of Market and Industry Development for Acuity Brands Lighting, among the winners of its 2009 Kite & Key Award. The Kite & Key Award recognizes individuals who have advance the interests of the electrical industry through active and sustained involvement in the affairs of NEMA.
Zia Eftekhar, a respected leader in the lighting community for the past 40 years has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Philips Professional Luminaires North America, effective January 1, 2010.
