Berthold Velthuis

Berthold Velthuis is an experienced leader in the lighting industry, currently serving as the CEO of Yankon Professional Lighting at Zhejiang Yankon Group Co., Ltd. since January 2023. Previously, Berthold held various senior marketing roles, including Head of Marketing, Portfolio Management & Sourcing at SITECO, and Head of Marketing for Europe and Board Member at Opple Lighting Europe. A former Head of Marketing for Philips Lighting across several regions, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Nordic countries, Berthold's career at Philips spanned from 1994 to 2013, culminating in a role as Global Director of LED Solutions. Academic credentials include studies at IMD, INSEAD, Cranfield School of Management, and a degree from Saxion University of Applied Sciences.