Signify hires Jackie Weise as key account manager for horticulture lighting

Signify, a world leader in lighting, has expanded its team in the United States with the addition of Jackie Weise as key account manager for horticulture lighting. In her new role, Weise will support business development efforts in Western U.S. for Philips horticulture LED lighting across all customer segments.

Weise has an extensive background in the high-tech and agricultural industries, and more than 19 years of experience in sales, business development and strategic partnerships. Based in Northern California, she will focus on developing new business, supporting horticulture partner engagement and establishing direct contact with growers. Weise will work in close collaboration with Signify’s team of plant specialists and application engineers to facilitate custom lighting solutions to meet customer needs.

“We are excited to have Jackie on our team,” said Henry Olson, Signify's commercial leader for the U.S. agriculture market. “With her knowledge of horticulture lighting, an established industry network, and a solid track record of strategic sales, I am confident Jackie will play a key role in our further growth.”

For the past two years, Weise served as the director of business development at BIOS Lighting. Prior to joining BIOS, she spent three years as director of the Western Region – North America at Heliospectra AB, where she supported small and large growers with their lighting needs. Weise was a top sales producer for two of the three years at Heliospectra.