As of October 1, 2023, Michael Huelskemper joins ARRI as Vice President Product Management Business Unit Lighting.
In this role, he is responsible for further developing, improving, and broadening the product portfolio of the lighting division. His focus is on developing compelling, value-driven, future-proof products and solutions in a dynamic market. In doing so, even greater customer involvement in the product definition and development process will ensure increased attractiveness and competitiveness of the products.
Michael Huelskemper has more than 15 years of experience in the development and product management of LED luminaires and luminaire components in an international environment. With a degree in electrical engineering, he spent several years in management positions at global players such as OSRAM and Philips Lighting. Most recently, as Head of Regional Product Management EMEA at TE Connectivity, a leading global supplier of electronic components for industrial applications, he was responsible for building a downstream product management team. In addition to successfully bringing new lighting products to market, he has a proven track record of portfolio transformation and managing cross-regional teams.
Dr. Matthias Erb, Chairman of the ARRI Executive Board, explains: “I am very pleased that Michael Huelskemper, a proven expert in the field of portfolio management for LED lighting products, has joined our ranks. With this important new addition to the team, we are driving forward the realignment of ARRI Lighting. I wish him a good start at ARRI and much success in his strategically important role.”
Michael Huelskemper, new Vice President Product Management Business Unit Lighting at ARRI, adds, “It is a great honor and pleasure for me to continue the story of this iconic brand with exceptional lighting products together with the ARRI team. In the field of innovative, connected, and sustainable LED lighting, there is still a lot of development potential that we can leverage together with our customers.”
