LED + SSL, People

People: OSRAM Announces Management Changes in North American LED Business

Craig DiLouie July 20, 2010

Tom Shottes

Tom Shottes has assumed responsibility for the new Professional Lighting Solid State Lighting and Light Management System groups as Senior Vice President. He has been succeeded as CEO of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Inc by Don Klase.

In his newly created role, Shottes will be responsible for the development, marketing and sale of professional SSL solutions across North America.

Don Klase

Don Klase has worked in the semiconductor industry for 26 years and has held management positions of increasing responsibility in Sales and Marketing at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. In 1997, he joined Siemens Microelectronics and later transitioned to OSRAM Opto Semiconductors in 2004. Don last held the post of Vice President of Sales at the OSRAM subsidiary. He holds degrees from The Pennsylvania State University (Electrical Engineering Technology) and Linfield College (Management).

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