Susan Hakkarainen, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., has announced the promotion of Lutron President Edward J. Blair to Vice-Chairman of the Board. Blair will continue to serve as President of the company.
In his expanded role, Blair will represent executive leadership at the Board level, offering strategic insight and reinforcing the company’s long-term priorities. He will maintain responsibility for Lutron’s global operations, overseeing the achievement of key business objectives in sales, profitability, and financial performance. His promotion reflects Lutron’s continued commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and an inspiring workplace culture.
With a clear vision for Lutron’s growth, Blair is an outstanding business leader with a track record of building successful businesses and fostering innovation. He excels at building results-oriented teams, inspires others to perform at their highest level, and fosters a culture of accountability and excellence.
“I’m honored to assume the role of Vice-Chairman of the Board while continuing to serve as President of Lutron,” said Blair. “I look forward to working with our exceptional global teams to build on Lutron’s strong foundation of innovation, customer focus, and collaboration, and working with our Board and leadership team to shape the next chapter of Lutron’s growth and success.”
