{"id":27612473,"date":"2026-02-01T14:52:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T14:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.sylvania-group.com\/organisational-announcement\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:49:22","slug":"organisational-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.sylvania-group.com\/en-gb\/organisational-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Organisational Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||8px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Sylvania Group announced a series of strategic leadership appointments designed to strengthen its global organisation and support the company\u2019s next phase of growth. These changes build on the insights and experience gained over the past decade and reflect the Group\u2019s commitment to agility, operational excellence and long-term performance. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;59px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Strengthening the Global &#038; EMEA Structure<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sylvania Group is implementing a reinforced leadership structure to accelerate transformation across key regions, particularly in Europe.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Danny Ma becomes Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) and EMEA COO.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Danny Ma will oversee the implementation of annual business plans and the management of operations, factories, distribution, product and sales across EMEA. Danny Ma brings more than 18 years of experience in the lighting industry and has been with INESA Group since 2012. <\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He has successfully led the Sylvania Asia region since 2024 and has been a member of Sylvania Group\u2019s Global Management Committee since 2025.<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Tom Qi formally assumes the role of EMEA CEO<\/span>, in addition to his responsibilities as Global CEO.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This dual leadership ensures strong alignment between the Group\u2019s transformation roadmap and its commercial development.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simon Reed is appointed Global Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to his responsibilities as Global VP, Simon Reed will lead the Group\u2019s strategic planning and implementation initiatives, with a particular focus on structuring projects in the EMEA region. He will also act as senior consultant supporting Tom Qi &#8211; Global CEO &#038; EMEA CEO and Danny Ma &#8211; Global COO &#038; EMEA COO. <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">A renewed momentum for 2026<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sylvania Group enters 2026 with renewed ambition and confidence. The strengthened leadership team and the Group\u2019s strategic direction position Sylvania to drive sustainable, long-term growth across its global markets. <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Press Contact<\/em><br \/>\nSophie Marcelle &#8211; EMEA Marketing Director<br \/>\nEmail : <a href=\"mailto:sophie.marcelle@sylvania-lighting.fr\">sophie.marcelle@sylvania-lighting.fr<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h4>\n<h4>About Sylvania Group<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sylvania Group is a global provider of innovative and sustainable lighting solutions for professionals and consumers. With over 120 years of expertise and European manufacturing, the Group delivers eco-responsible, digital and connected lighting through its two historic brands: Sylvania, for professional environments, and Concord, a reference in architectural lighting. 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