[PINE BROOK, N.J. – July 2025] – MaxLite, a leading innovator in energy-efficient lighting and controls, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointments of Thomas Rhee as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Dwight Kitchen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Both executives will report directly to Chairman and CEO Yon Sung and play critical roles in driving MaxLite’s growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Thomas Rhee – Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Rhee returns to MaxLite with over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and strategic leadership across the consumer electronics and lighting industries. He previously served as MaxLite’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing from 2010 to 2014, where he helped rebrand the company, introduced breakthrough LED products, and led organizational transformation.
In his new role, Thomas will oversee product development, engineering, operations, sourcing, and human resources. His mission will be to align the company’s operations with its long-term strategic vision, enhance innovation, and ensure efficient execution in the face of industry challenges such as supply chain disruptions and market transformation.
Thomas holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He served as a Board Member of the Consumer Electronics Association from 2000 to 2006 and most recently taught as an Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University.
Dwight Kitchen – Chief Revenue Officer
Dwight Kitchen joins MaxLite as CRO and will lead all revenue-generating and marketing functions. He brings over two decades of lighting industry leadership, with successful tenures at Sylvania, Osram, Electrix, and most recently ESI Lighting.
At Osram Sylvania, Dwight launched the Americas Luminaires Division, transforming the business from traditional lighting components to solid-state lighting solutions. He also held pivotal roles in Sylvania Lighting Solutions and the OEM business unit, where he enhanced OEM partnerships and drove revenue growth.
Dwight’s appointment represents a significant step in strengthening MaxLite’s commercial capabilities as the company accelerates its go-to-market efforts in luminaires, lamps, controls, and EV infrastructure.
Dwight holds a BSEE from Merrimack College.
About MaxLite Inc.:
MaxLite has been committed to providing energy-efficient lighting products since 1993. As one of the industry’s early adopters of LED technology, MaxLite offers a comprehensive line of high-quality, certified indoor and outdoor LED lamps and luminaires—along with its award-winning c-Max Lighting Controls solution. A five-time recipient of the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its industry leadership, MaxLite continues to be at the forefront of energy-efficient technologies through the innovative research and development capabilities of its teams and facilities in New Jersey, Indiana, and globally. MaxLite is a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council. For more information, call 800-555-5629, email info@maxlite.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
