LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS) announced that Chief Financial Officer James E. Galeese will retire effective August 31, 2027, following more than a decade with the Cincinnati-based manufacturer of lighting and display systems.
Galeese, who has served as CFO since 2017 and previously held senior financial roles at the company, will be succeeded through a process initiated by the LSI Executive Committee with support from a global executive search firm. The search will evaluate both internal and external candidates, with a successor expected to be named during the first half of 2027. After his retirement, Galeese will continue providing advisory support to the company.
During his tenure, Galeese oversaw the deployment of over $500 million across four strategic acquisitions, contributing to LSI’s expansion across 23 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, where the company employs approximately 3,000 people. The company’s leadership transition comes as LSI continues to execute on its growth strategy following years of expansion under Galeese’s financial leadership.
President and CEO James A. Clark expressed gratitude for Galeese’s contributions, stating that the company values his decade of service to employees, customers, partners, and shareholders. Galeese, in turn, highlighted the strategic progress made during his time as CFO, noting the business growth and results delivered over the past ten years.
