Shortly after stopping producing standard incandescent lamps to focus on LEDs and other solid-state lighting products, Toshiba International Corp., has set up its LED Lighting Systems Division which consists of team of U.S. lighting veterans.
Ken Honeycutt, is now senior V.P. of Toshiba International Corp. and chief venture executive for Toshiba. Previously,he spent most of his lighting career with Acuity Brands Lighting, where he rose to the position of CEO.
Mark Altomare, V.P. of business development, who was regional V.P. of sales at Hubbell Lighting and a divisional V.P. at Hagemeyer North America,also joins the Toshiba LED Lighting Systems Division’s senior management team
Peter DallePezze, V.P. of marketing and product development, who had with lighting experience at Holophane Corp.; and Jim McKenzie, acting director of operations, who had previous lighting experience with Lighting Science Group and Acuity Brands Specialty Products.
Keisuke Ono, technology executive officer, and a 20-year Toshiba veteran also participates in this management team.
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