Ayça Donaghy appointed to the Board of LightingEurope

The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayça Donaghy, our CEO, to the Board of LightingEurope.

With over 15 years of experience in the electro-technical sector and an Executive MBA from London Business School, Ayça has shown exceptional leadership at The LIA. Her initiatives have focused on sustainability and addressing skills gaps within the industry, coupled with her continued advocacy for comprehensive regulations in the UK. Recently, she was recognised in the ’40under40′ competition, highlighting her impactful contributions and strong communication skills within the industry.

Ayça Donaghy’s appointment to the Board of LightingEurope benefits LIA members in many ways. With her experience and voice on a broad platform, LIA members gain a strong advocate for their interests, particularly in shaping regulations that impact the sector, and this involvement opens up new networking opportunities for member organisations with key stakeholders across Europe.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ayça to our Board,” said Elena Scaroni, Secretary General of LightingEurope. “She will bring strong value to our mission with her commitment to innovation and the skills gap.”

Ayça commented on her new role “I am honoured to join the Board of LightingEurope and to represent The Lighting Industry Association in this role. Together, we can drive innovation and tackle the pressing challenges our industry faces, particularly in alignment with Europe and sustainability. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members to advance our shared mission.”