Beghelli and PERFORMANCE iN LIGHTING today announced the appointment of Gareth Bruce as Cluster Leader for the Americas, effective Oct. 26, 2026. In this role, Bruce will oversee BEGHELLI operations in the United States and Mexico, PERFORMANCE iN LIGHTING USA, and GEWISS Chile. He will report directly to Alfonso D’Andretta, Managing Director of the GEWISS Group Lighting Business Unit.
Bruce will lead the development and coordination of GEWISS LightZone activities in key markets across the Americas, drawing on the expertise and distinct strengths of the organization’s brands. His priorities will include expanding the commercial presence, developing new business opportunities and cross-company synergies, and strengthening relationships with customers and partners. He will also support an integrated operating model focused on efficiency, profitability and sustainable long-term growth.
Bruce brings more than 20 years of international lighting industry experience to the GEWISS LightZone ecosystem, with leadership roles spanning Europe and North America. He spent 23 years at Signify/Philips in a range of commercial positions, building deep expertise in international markets and distribution networks. Most recently, he served as President, U.S., and Executive Vice President at GVA Lighting, where he held full profit-and-loss responsibility and helped improve profitability through structured performance metrics while maintaining the company’s focus on innovation and agility.
The appointment supports the continued international expansion of the GEWISS Group lighting business. In March 2026, the company reached a major strategic milestone with the launch of GEWISS LightZone, its new lighting hub, at Light + Building in Frankfurt.
“Gareth’s appointment is an important step in strengthening our presence across the Americas,” said Alfonso D’Andretta, Managing Director of the GEWISS Lighting Business Unit. “His international experience and deep understanding of the industry will help us unlock the full potential of our brands, create new synergies and drive sustainable growth in local markets while maintaining a strong focus on customers and service.”
"I am excited to join the Group and lead the Americas cluster at such an important stage of growth and evolution.” Said Gareth Bruce. “The combination of BEGHELLI, PERFORMANCE iN LIGHTING and GEWISS brings together strong brands, outstanding expertise and a customer-centric approach that creates significant opportunities across the region. I look forward to working closely with our teams, partners and customers to accelerate sustainable growth, strengthen our market presence and build on the solid legacy that has made these companies trusted references in their respective markets."
GEWISS LightZone unites the expertise of BEGHELLI, PERFORMANCE iN LIGHTING and TVILIGHT in a single ecosystem. It preserves each brand’s identity and specialization while offering an integrated portfolio of professional lighting, safety and intelligent lighting management solutions. The initiative builds on GEWISS’ acquisition of PERFORMANCE iN LIGHTING in 2023, TVILIGHT in 2024 and BEGHELLI in 2025. Strengthening the leadership team in the Americas is the next step in the GEWISS LightZone strategy to leverage complementary brand capabilities, reinforce international market positioning and create new growth opportunities through an increasingly integrated and technologically advanced portfolio.
Following a transition period to ensure operational continuity and build on the results achieved so far, Gareth will succeed Dania Maccaferri, who is leaving the company for her well-deserved retirement.
