Orion Energy Systems has announced that Orion’s Board of Directors has appointed Orion Board member Sally A. Washlow as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, replacing Michael H. Jenkins, who is leaving the company. Additionally, the Board promoted Orion EVP and President of Orion Services Group, Scott Green, to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Anthony Otten, Orion’s Board Chair, commented, “We thank Mike for his leadership and many contributions to our Company the past two and half years. However, our Board believes that new leadership is necessary to better focus the Company on executing Orion’s revenue growth and cost containment initiatives and returning Orion to consistent profitability. We believe Sally has the right skill set, experience and public company knowledge to lead Orion to achieve those objectives and to return our stock price to an acceptable level.”
Washlow, who joined Orion’s Board in 2022, is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience driving business growth, operational excellence, and financial success. With a proven track record of leadership across multiple industries, she has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, operational transformation, and sales and marketing leadership.
Green has nearly thirty years of lighting industry experience. He joined Orion in 2013 with the acquisition of Harris Lighting where he served in senior leadership roles. As COO, Green will be primarily responsible for Orion’s sales and project management functions.
Washlow previously served as President of Nasdaq-traded Cobra Electronics and was named CEO following its transition to private equity ownership as Cedar Electronics, with total revenue over $200M.
