Lighting Council Australia’s chief executive Bryan Douglas has been appointed secretary general of the Global Lighting Association – the peak body for the world’s lighting industry.

The Global Lighting Association is a grouping of peak national and regional lighting associations representing over 5,000 lighting manufacturers and US$50 billion annual sales.

The position is based in Canberra and Bryan will undertake the role in addition to his current position as chief executive of Lighting Council Australia.

The chairman of Lighting Council Australia, Russell Loane OAM, says that the appointment by the Board of the Global Lighting Association is a reflection of the high regard held for both Bryan and Lighting Council Australia.

Russell says that Lighting Council Australia is a foundation member of the predecessor organisation to the Global Lighting Association and has played a prominent role in its deliberations. Bryan has chaired the Association’s Environment Committee since its inception.

Bryan says that the appointment will provide Lighting Council Australia with special insights at a time of significant change in the global lighting industry.

“With the advent of large scale ledification and digitalisation, and the associated profound growth in manufacturing, it is an exciting time to assume the role of secretary general of the Global Lighting Association,” he says.

Bryan’s appointment is effective from 1 September 2014.