Key Takeaways:
- Sollum Technologies has named Giancarlo Santella as its new CFO.
- Santella brings nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance, operations, and strategic growth.
- His previous roles include CFO at Imaflex Inc., and finance positions at BCE Inc. and Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance.
- At Sollum Technologies, Santella will oversee finance, legal, and administrative functions.
- The appointment strengthens the leadership team as the company scales its operations across North America.
Sollum Technologies Strengthens Leadership Team
Sollum Technologies, a leader in dynamic LED lighting for controlled environment agriculture, announced the appointment of Giancarlo Santella as Chief Financial Officer. Santella’s career spans close to two decades in corporate finance, advisory services, and operational leadership.
At Imaflex Inc., he played a central role in financial performance, compliance, and strategic growth. Earlier, his experience at BCE Inc. and Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance involved supporting clients on corporate transactions and reporting strategies.
Sollum Technologies CFO to Lead Finance and Growth Functions
As CFO, Santella will oversee finance, legal, and administrative operations at Sollum Technologies, contributing directly to the company’s growth strategy and scale-up across North America and beyond.
Santella shared his enthusiasm for the role: “I’m thrilled to join a company that’s not only innovating in agtech, but doing so with a real purpose — supporting food autonomy and sustainable production. Sollum’s technology and team are truly world class, and I look forward to helping drive its next stage of growth.”
Sollum Technologies Expands Global Footprint
Louis Brun, President and CEO of Sollum Technologies, welcomed the appointment: “Giancarlo brings deep financial and operational insight, paired with a strong understanding of what it takes to scale a clean technology company. We’re excited to welcome him to the team as we continue to expand our presence and impact in the horticultural lighting industry.”
The appointment comes as Sollum Technologies grows its LED lighting footprint across North America and continues forming partnerships with controlled environment agriculture operators worldwide.
Sollum Technologies
Sollum Technologies offers dynamic LED lighting solutions designed to reproduce the full spectrum of natural sunlight for greenhouses and controlled environment agriculture. The company’s AI-powered fixtures are managed through its SUN as a Service® cloud platform, enabling scalable light management across multiple zones with tailored light recipes for various crops. Sollum’s solutions are designed to support energy efficiency, productivity, and crop quality. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Montréal, Québec, with an additional office in Leamington, Ontario, and sales across North America and Europe.
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