Trevor Grote appointed President of The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA)

Trevor Grote, Managing Director of BELL Lighting, has been appointed President of The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) – the largest trade association in the UK dedicated to the lighting industry and its supply chain.

The LIA sits at the heart of UK lighting, bringing together more than 170 member organisations under a shared commitment to compliance, advocacy, sustainability, and education. Representing UK lighting manufacturers and suppliers, its membership spans the breadth of the lighting industry, employing over 10,000 people across the UK and generating a combined turnover of £1.6bn.

The organisation is the lighting industry’s primary voice in shaping policy, driving standards and building the skills pipeline the sector needs for the future.

Trevor’s appointment reflects the recognition he has earned over many years as a leading figure in the industry. As Managing Director of BELL Lighting – a business with over a century of history and a genuine passion for innovation, quality and sustainability – Trevor has long championed the values that The LIA embodies. His presidency puts him at the centre of decisions and discussions that shape the direction of the lighting sector.

“The lighting industry has given me an enormous amount, and I’m genuinely honoured to take on the role of President,” said Trevor Grote, Managing Director of BELL Lighting. “The LIA does vital work on behalf of everyone in the sector, championing compliance, giving the industry a credible voice in policy and regulation, driving progress on sustainability, and developing the next generation of lighting professionals.

“I’m looking forward to working with members, The LIA team, and the wider industry to keep building on that. Lighting matters – in how we work, live and feel – and it deserves a strong, unified voice.”

Ayça Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer of The LIA added, “Trevor’s leadership and focus on strengthening the value of membership, reinforcing the credibility of The LIA badge, and continuing to raise standards across the sector aligns closely with our long-term strategy. I look forward to working alongside Trevor as we continue to support our members, champion compliance and quality, and build an even stronger future for the lighting industry.”

For BELL Lighting, the appointment underlines a broader commitment to the industry that extends beyond its own products and business. A thriving, well-regulated and forward-thinking lighting sector benefits everyone across wholesalers, contractors, specifiers and end-customers.