Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has appointed David Barnwell to its board of directors, where he will represent Holophane, a UK manufacturer of sustainable LED lighting.
The appointment marks the first time Holophane has held a seat on the Recolight board.
David has been Managing Director of Holophane since 2019 and has more than 30 years’ experience in the lighting industry, including more than 26 years with the company.
He also sits on the board of the Lighting Industry Association, having served as its President from 2024 to 2026.
Reactions to the appointment
Commenting on joining the Recolight board as Non-Executive Director, David says, “I’m delighted to join the Recolight board.
“Having spent my career developing and marketing lighting products, I understand how important it is that our industry takes responsibility for the whole lifecycle of what we make.
“I’m proud to represent Holophane on the board, and I look forward to supporting Recolight’s work.”
Recolight Chief Executive Nigel Harvey adds, “We are delighted to welcome David to our board. His extensive experience in many different aspects of the lighting industry will be of real benefit as we develop our services for Producer Members.
“I very much look forward to his insights and inputs as Recolight responds to the challenges of the coming years.”
He joins Andreas Adam, Senior Director at LEDVANCE and Board Chair; Cameron Wilson, Customer Resolution Manager at Signify; Andrew Clark, Financial Controller at Feilo Sylvania UK; and Steven Reed, Commercial Manager at Trilux.
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