Helvar and Nordeon name new CEOs

　　Two European LED lighting companies have replaced their CEO, as Finland's Helvar and Holland's Nordeon Group both have new bosses.

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　　Helvar's switch marks its second change at the top in less than a year. The Espoo-based company appointed Adel Hattab to replace former CEO Hans Henrik Lund, who had joined the company last September. At the time, Helvar brought in Lund to beef up its Internet of Things (IoT) lighting push, leaning on Lund's extensive background in mobile phone technology and building automation at companies including Nokia Gear and Jabra as well as at Denmark's Danfoss.

　　"During the past year under Hans Henrik’s leadership, Helvar has gone through a major transition,” said Helvar chairman Kai Öistämö. “It is now one of the leading companies in intelligent lighting.”

　　It's not entirely clear why Lund left so soon. He has returned to his native Denmark to become CEO of Nilfisk, a manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment.

　　“Mr. Lund’s short tenure was due to an unexpected job opportunity as CEO of Nilfisk, as well as family reasons,” a Helvar spokesperson told LEDs Magazine.