July 3, 2014 – Scott Muse, president of Hubbell Lighting, will be retiring from the Company effective September 30, 2014, after a 35-year career in the electrical industry, and having served in his current role since April 2002.

“In his role, Scott executed major restructuring to significantly reduce our costs while increasing our competitive position and profitability in addition to completing acquisitions of seven lighting brands to add to the strength of our lighting product package,” said Hubbell chair, president and CEO, David G. Nord.

Meantime, Gary Amato has been appointed to the newly created position of executive vice-president, Hubbell Electrical Segment, where he is responsible for overseeing the Hubbell Lighting businesses, in addition to his current leadership role over the Hubbell Electrical Systems businesses.

“Given his extensive industry experience in the electrical markets, I am confident Gary’s appointment will further our One Hubbell strategic initiative and accelerate our growth and profitability,” said Nord.

Amato has led the Electrical Systems businesses for the past seven years, and has held key operational leadership positions spanning his 26-year career at Hubbell.