January 5, 2026
Illuminating Engineering Society Welcomes Megan Carroll as Director of Marketing and Business Development
Lighting industry veteran to lead strategic marketing initiatives and business growth
NEW YORK — The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) today announced the appointment of Megan Carroll as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Carroll joins the IES team today, January 5, 2026.
In her new role, Carroll will lead IES's marketing strategy, brand development, and business growth initiatives. She will be responsible for advancing the Society's visibility within the lighting industry, driving manufacturer engagement, and developing strategic partnerships that support IES's mission to advance the art and science of quality lighting.
Megan Carroll
"We are thrilled to welcome Megan to the IES team," said Colleen Harper, CEO and Executive Director of IES. "Her extensive experience across the lighting industry and proven track record in sales, specification, and business development make her an exceptional addition to our organization. Megan's deep understanding of the lighting market and her relationships throughout the industry will be instrumental in expanding our reach and delivering greater value to our members."
Carroll brings more than 30 years of lighting industry experience to IES. Most recently, she served as Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for Lighting Services Inc from 2022 to 2025. Previously, she held specification and sales leadership positions at Illuminations, Inc. and Acuity Brands, where she served as Senior Specification Sales Manager. Earlier in her career, Carroll was Director of Sales, East Coast, North America for Xicato, where she built strong relationships with designers, engineers, and industry stakeholders across the region.
"I am honored to join the IES at such a transformative time for the organization and the lighting industry," said Carroll. "Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand the critical role IES plays in advancing lighting education, technical excellence, and professional development. I look forward to working with the talented IES team and our members to strengthen the Society's impact and expand the value we deliver to lighting professionals worldwide."
ABOUT THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY (IES)
Established in 1906, the Illuminating Engineering Society is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination. Our mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. We provide a variety of professional development, publications, networking and educational opportunities to our membership of engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers and scientists in nearly 60 countries. Through our American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited process, we publish and maintain the Lighting Library®, with over 100 standards written by subject matter experts in our technical committees. In all our efforts, we strive to improve life through quality of light. To learn more about us, visit www.ies.org.
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