{"id":613,"date":"2025-02-13T22:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T22:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=613"},"modified":"2025-02-19T13:17:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:17:24","slug":"former-home-depot-lighting-head-joins-skyx-as-president-of-lighting-fans-and-smart-home-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=613","title":{"rendered":"Former Head of Lighting for Home Depot Joins SKYX as President of Lighting, Fans, and Smart Home Products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greg St. John, former head of Home Depot\u2019s indoor lighting category and former CEO of manufacturers Eglo and Cordelia Lighting, has joined SKYX<\/a> as President of Lighting Fans and Smart Products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his new position, St. John will expand the company\u2019s presence in major retail channels, home builders, hotels, and commercial projects. He will also play a pivotal role in strategic collaborations with industry leaders such as Home Depot and Wayfair among other collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 30 years of experience, St. John has held executive leadership roles in major U.S. and global lighting brands, overseeing product development, sales, and marketing with deep expertise in merchandising, sourcing, and smart lighting solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rani Kohen, founder, inventor and executive chairman of SKYX said, \u201cI am very happy to have Greg joining us as he brings vast experience and industry knowledge. His track record with leading companies such as Home Depot among other global lighting brands aligns perfectly with our vision to revolutionize smart, safe living solutions and the lighting industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added St. John, \u201cI am truly excited to join Rani and the SKYX team at such a pivotal time. The company\u2019s plug & play advanced and smart platform technologies are game-changing, and I strongly believe they will set a new standard for lighting, fans, and smart products across homes, buildings, hotels, and commercial spaces. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help drive SKYX\u2019s innovation and expansion in key markets.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Greg St. John, former head of Home Depot\u2019s indoor lighting category and former CEO of manufacturers Eglo and Cordelia Lighting, has joined SKYX as President of Lighting Fans and Smart Products. In his new position, St. John will expand the company\u2019s presence in major retail channels, home builders, hotels, and commercial projects. 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