The expanding skillset: learning through growth

Aug 27, 2020

Rowena Lee, Signify’s Division Leader for Digital Products explains how she and her team embrace challenges and develop their skills

When Signify’s Division Leader for Digital Products Rowena Lee started her career at Signify 21 years ago, she had no idea what was in store for her.
 

As she explains, Signify’s culture created room for her to grow her career. “I joined as a product marketing manager in Shanghai. Coming from Hong Kong I wanted to experience a new culture. After a couple months I was given the opportunity to work as a black belt, and throughout my journey, every three years roughly I would have a new assignment. This motivated me to continue my path in the company.”
 

This opportunity for her to branch out and experience new things was something that gave her the space not only to grow her career, but to expand her skill set.

What’s most key to Rowena is the ability and desire to disrupt the norm. “There’s no company that remains successful by following the status quo. New talents help us challenge this,” she says.
 

Signify has managed to stay on top of the lighting industry for over 125 years, through several industry transformations. We experienced the change from conventional lighting to more energy saving LED lighting. Now we see a shift to connected systems and services, where light can provide information, and this leads to optimization. It’s this dynamic industry that influences Signify’s cultural environment where out the box thinking is appreciated, and employees are encouraged try new things without the usual fear of pushback.
 

Due to the constant changes in the industry influencing our company culture, Rowena mentioned that “there’s never a dull moment. We have a proud heritage and passion for innovation, and I think even more, a leadership team that’s open to listen.”