Peter van der Kolk

About

Experienced Senior Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the B2B and B2C industry. Skilled in Sales, International Business Development, Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Sales Operations, Merger & Acquisitions, P&L Management and Business Process Improvement. Strong business development professional, driven by passion for technology, with a MBA focused in Technology Management from Open University.

Experience

• Chief Executive Officer at Astro Lighting
  Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  Passionate about British lighting design, creating premium lighting solutions for high-end Hospitality and Living sectors. Lighting designed to stand the test of time.

• ASSA ABLOY Group (United Kingdom)
  • Senior Vice President & Head of KAM
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr

    Senior Vice President & Head of Key and Asset Management (KAM)

  • Director of Europe
    Dec 2019 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Chief Executive Officer at John Cullen Lighting
  Sep 2014 - Nov 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos

• Chairman & Director of Board (Sep 2008 – Sep 2014) at DALI Alliance
  Sep 2008 - Sep 2014 · 6 yrs 1 mo

  During 2008 and 2014 I was actively involved at the DALI organisation (part of ZVEI organisation at that time). Responsible for promoting the standardisation of a digital lighting standard through a combination of technical and commercial workgroups. During this time I fulfilled roles as Director of Board and Chairman.

• Business Development Director at HELVAR
  Aug 2007 - Sep 2014 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  Manage the new business growth, profitability, marketing and product offering management of Solid State Lighting (LED) related technology including LED drivers and Lighting Controls related products.