During a Global Lighting Association board meeting in November, Russell Loane was elected President of the Global Lighting Association. He takes over from retiring President Jan Denneman who has led the team since 2007.

Russel has a plethora of experience in the lighting industry and will be bringing that to the table during his new role. Russell has been active in the lighting industry for 40 years as he chaired the Lighting Council Australia from 2007 until this year.

The Australian Government recognised Russell’s contribution to the lighting industry by granting an Order of Australia award in the field of illuminating engineering in 2013.

Russell says that overseeing implementation of the Global Lighting Association’s Strategic Roadmap for the lighting industry was his highest priority. The roadmap sets goals for the industry based on acceptance by stakeholders and the benefits modern lighting gives beyond energy efficiency.

At the same GLA Board meeting, Chen Yansheng, President of the China Association of Lighting Industry (CALI), was elected Vice President.