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Lutron Electronics<\/a> president Edward J. Blair has been promoted to vice chairman of the board; he will continue to serve as president of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his expanded role, Blair will represent executive leadership at the board level, offering strategic insight and reinforcing the company\u2019s long-term priorities. He will maintain responsibility for Lutron\u2019s global operations, overseeing the achievement of key business objectives in sales, profitability, and  financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since joining Lutron in 1996, Blair\u2019s 29-year career has spanned numerous assignments and departments, including engineering, human resources, sales, and marketing. Prior roles include: vice president and general manager of the commercial systems and window systems business units; senior vice president of the residential systems business unit; and executive vice president. He was promoted to President in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m honored to assume the role of vice chairman of the Board while continuing to serve as president of Lutron,\u201d Blair said. \u201cI look forward to working with our exceptional global teams to build on Lutron\u2019s strong foundation of innovation, customer focus, and collaboration, and working with our board and leadership team to shape the next chapter of Lutron\u2019s growth and success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A prolific inventor with 100+ U.S. patents spanning design, utility, and system development, Blair played a pivotal role in shaping many of Lutron\u2019s core technologies \u2014 including wallbox controls, Palladiom controls and shades, battery-powered shading solutions, and system protocols. His inventive mindset and collaborative approach continue to drive innovation throughout the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blair expanded Lutron\u2019s portfolio by transforming the motorized shades business into a dynamic and profitable growth category. He led the launch of Lutron\u2019s first fabric collection, the Sivoia QS shading system, and a direct-to-consumer website. In 2025, these efforts culminated in the opening of the world\u2019s largest motorized shade manufacturing facility in Ashland, Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Blair spearheaded the development of Intelligent Lighting Systems (ILS). He identified Ketra as a strategic acquisition and guided the integration of the two companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He currently serves on Lehigh University\u2019s Dean\u2019s Advisory Council and on the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) board of directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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