February 7, 2024   

5 Big Questions:  Current™ CEO, Steve Harris

We ask the Current™ CEO about market strategy, A.I. technology and his favorite company brand 

 

In this video interview, Steve Harris, President and CEO of Current™, discusses the company's development and strategic direction. 

Since taking the helm in mid-2023, Harris has guided Current, a top lighting manufacturer in North America, through the ongoing integration following the 2022 merger of GE Current and Hubbell Lighting. The union of these two major lighting brands, which occurred before his tenure, has resulted in significant synergies within the company. Harris explores the challenges and opportunities in the North American lighting markets following this integration.

 

Hear it straight from Steve Harris, the President and CEO of Current
  1. What are Steve Harris' views on the commercial and industrial lighting industry, and where does he see opportunities for Current's success? (1:02)

  2. What priorities has Harris identified as crucial for Current's growth and success? (3:12)

  3. What is Harris' stance on the potential unification of HLI & GLI brands in local markets across the United States and Canada? (5:18)

  4. What insights can Harris provide about the private equity owners of Current, American Industrial Partners?  (8:38)

  5. How are Current employees incorporating Generative AI into their workflows, and is there anticipation for AI-enhanced lighting and control products from Current soon?  (11:08)

BONUS QUESTION:

  1. Among the 24 lighting and controls brands at Current, which brand is Harris' favorite?  (13:57)

 

 

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