DMF Lighting has announced the appointment of Charlie Derk as Senior Director of Product Strategy, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the luxury residential and architectural lighting industries. In his new role, Derk will lead DMF’s product roadmap and innovation strategy, driving the continued development of cutting-edge lighting solutions designed to elevate performance, aesthetics, and integration for the smart home industry.
“Charlie’s deep understanding of the lighting and shading landscape and his proven ability to deliver transformative technologies make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Rushi Kumar, VP of Engineering at DMF Lighting. “As we continue to redefine the possibilities of modular lighting, his vision and experience will accelerate our mission to deliver products that combine unmatched performance with seamless integration.”
Derk joins DMF Lighting following his most recent role as Vice President of Strategy for Legrand’s Building Control Systems division, where he oversaw long-term strategic planning, product innovation, and M&A initiatives. Earlier in his career, he helped pioneer shading solutions at Crestron, designed sophisticated lighting control systems with Doherty Design Group, and contributed to the development of the HomeWorks platform at Lutron.
“I’m thrilled to join DMF Lighting at such an exciting time in its growth,” said Derk. “The company’s dedication to engineering excellence and its reputation for innovation align perfectly with my passion for creating solutions that empower integrators, designers, and homeowners. I’m especially excited to reunite with former colleagues I’ve built great products with in the past, and to do it again here at DMF as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in lighting design.”
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About DMF Lighting
DMF Lighting brings a creative approach to lighting and offers industry-leading technology that sets the bar for performance, quality, and flexibility. Our in-house research and development team designs products that provide exceptional aesthetics and are modular, which allows our lights to adapt easily to project changes or a future room redesign. DMF Lighting LED downlights produce accurate color rendering and smooth dimming and have low power consumption. They complement and enhance how a room looks and feels without sacrificing energy efficiency.
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