BrightSign signs Steve Durkee, by Legrand AV, as new CEO

Effective from next 1 August, Steve Durkee Assumes Role as CEO of BrightSign, sharing this responsibility until the end of the year with Jeff Hastings, founder and until now CEO of the company, Who will assume the direction of technology.

As the statement points out, Steve Durkee, Until now President of Legrand AV (in the image above) will assume at the beginning of August the executive direction of BrighSign and will work together with Jeff Hastings until the end of 2023

"Steve Durkee brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and a proven track record of success in the A/V professional space.. Your strategic thinking, Innovative mindset and strong leadership skills will enable us to achieve the growth and vision needed to take our company to new heights.".

the 1 January 2024, Jeff Hastings, founder and CEO of BrighSign, He will assume the role of the company's chief technology officer "and devote his efforts to developing products and services aligned with the key markets we serve today and new ones in the future.".

In addition to his role as CTO, Hastings will remain on BrightSign's board and will remain a major investor in the company.. "His dedication, Vision and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in driving the growth and success of our company over the past fourteen years and we sincerely appreciate the significant contributions that have been made during his tenure as CEO.".

The signing of Steve Durkee has been received with surprise in the sector, since he has had a recognized career in Legrand AV, where he has been president for the last three years and more than six in this company.

"We strongly believe this leadership change marks an exciting chapter for BrightSign.. Under Steve's guidance as CEO and Jeff as CTO we will continue to build on our existing strengths., We will accelerate growth and seize emerging opportunities in the ever-evolving digital signage space.".

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