Paul Bevilacqua Joins Maxlite as Chief Financial Officer

July 12, 2024

MaxLite is excited to announce the recent addition of Paul Bevilacqua as Chief Financial Officer.

Paul brings over 30 years of finance and management experience and a record of accomplishment building enterprise value and leading financial transformations in various industries. Most notably, he was the CFO at Topaz Lighting Corp., where he reengineered all aspects of finance and accounting, implemented a robust business intelligence system, and helped drive business process and organizational improvements that supported the company in tripling its sales during his eight-year tenure. In 2021, Paul led the successful sale of Topaz to Southwire. In addition to this experience, Paul also held CFO roles at ULE Group, Wenner Bread Products, Apple & Eve, Meadow Ridge Capital, and Barrier Safe Solutions International.

“We are thrilled to welcome Paul to our executive team,” said Lance Hollner, President & CEO of MaxLite. “The lighting industry is more complex than ever, and Paul’s extensive experience and impressive track record make him the perfect fit for our company, as we look to deliver industry-leading solutions that provide unique value and efficiency for electrical installers, their end-user customers, and our channel partners.”

“I am excited to join MaxLite and contribute to its ongoing success,” said Paul. “The company has a strong foundation and a dynamic vision for the future. I look forward to working with our talented team to enhance our financial strategy and support our growth objectives.”

Paul Bevilacqua, a Certified Public Accountant, began his career in public accounting at Ernst & Young after graduating with a BS in Accounting from the State University of New York at Binghamton. 

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