May 7, 2025   

5 Big Questions:  LEDVANCE

LEDVANCE North America CEO, Jonathan Lubeck, and COO, Ming Li, share insights on tariffs, market segmentation, Dark Sky and navigating evolving lighting markets

 

In this interview, Jonathan Lubeck, CEO of LEDVANCE North America, and Ming Li, COO, outline how the global brand is navigating 2025’s lighting landscape. They discuss balancing professional and consumer markets, adapting to tariff challenges, and embracing the growing demand for Dark Sky-compliant products. The leaders also reflect on the importance of brand heritage, quality assurance, and resilient global supply chains as LEDVANCE continues to evolve its strategies.

 

Hear it straight from Jonathan Lubeck and Ming Li of LEDVANCE:
  1. How does LEDVANCE balance investment and R&D between its professional (trade) and consumer (retail) channels? (0:39)

  2. What operational changes is LEDVANCE making in response to the 2025 tariffs on Chinese lighting imports? (2:08)

  3. How does LEDVANCE position itself against lower-cost lamp competitors with minimal brand recognition? (4:22)

  4. How is LEDVANCE evolving its outdoor portfolio to align with growing Dark Sky compliance requirements? (6:38)

  5. What trends and market expectations is LEDVANCE forecasting for the lighting industry in 2025? (8:41)

 

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