Signify names As Tempelman as Chief Executive Officer
 

May 28, 2025 

Signify names As Tempelman as Chief Executive Officer

  • As Tempelman will join Signify on September 1, subject to his appointment to the Board of Management
  • An Extraordinary General Meeting will take place in July

 

Eindhoven, the NetherlandsSignify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced that As Tempelman will become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Signify from September 1, subject to his appointment to the Board of Management, with Željko Kosanović continuing as interim CEO until then.

 

We are thrilled to appoint As Tempelman as CEO of Signify. His strategic vision, energy and proven track record in driving sustainable growth, while building an inclusive high-performance culture, made him the clear choice to lead the company forward.”

 

Gerard van de Aast
Chair of the Supervisory Board of Signify

 

“With more than 130 years of history, Signify has always been a pioneer. The innovation, passion, and purpose that define this company are incredible, and that’s what drew me here. I am very excited to be joining the team,” said As Tempelman. “Looking to the future, I believe there is a real opportunity to grow. To build on existing strengths, unlock new possibilities, and continue to lead the way in lighting and beyond, improving lives for people and communities around the world.”

 

As Tempelman currently serves as CEO of Eneco, an integrated sustainable energy company operating throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. Under his leadership, Eneco has delivered against ambitious business and climate initiatives, tripling company profitability since 2020, while reducing GHG emissions by 40% per annum. Prior to Eneco, As held senior leadership positions at Shell in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

 

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be held in July, at which shareholders can vote on As' appointment to the Board of Management. Further details will be shared on our website in due course.

For further information, please contact:

Signify Corporate Communications

Tom Lodge

Tel: +31 6 5252 5416

E-mail: tom.lodge@signify.com

 

Signify Investor Relations

Thelke Gerdes

Tel: +31 6 1801 7131

E-mail: thelke.gerdes@signify.com

About Signify

 

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals and consumers. We proudly bring to market the world’s best lighting brands, from Signify, Philips, Philips Hue, Signify Interact, Philips Dynalite, Color Kinetics and many more. Our advanced products, connected systems and services unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. In 2025, we had sales of EUR 5.8 billion, approximately 27,000 employees, and a presence in over 70 markets. We are in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and hold the EcoVadis Platinum rating.

 

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