Montréal, Québec,Canada— August 19, 2025 — Sollum Technologies, the leader in dynamic LED lighting for controlled environment agriculture, is pleased to announce the appointment of Giancarlo Santella as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Giancarlo brings close to 20 years of experience in corporate finance, operations, and strategic growth. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Imaflex Inc, where he played a central role in guiding the company’s growth, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning. His background also includes finance and advisory roles at BCE Inc. and Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance, where he supported clients on corporate transactions and financial reporting strategies.
As CFO, Giancarlo will oversee Sollum’s finance, legal, and administrative functions, playing a key role in supporting the company’s growth strategy and operational scale-up across North America and beyond.
“I’m thrilled to join a company that’s not only innovating in agtech, but doing so with a real purpose — supporting food autonomy and sustainable production,” said Giancarlo Santella. “Sollum’s technology and team are truly world class, and I look forward to helping drive its next stage of growth.”
“Giancarlo brings deep financial and operational insight, paired with a strong understanding of what it takes to scale a clean technology company,” said Louis Brun, President and CEO of Sollum Technologies. “We’re excited to welcome him to the team as we continue to expand our presence and impact in the horticultural lighting industry.”
This appointment strengthens Sollum’s leadership team as the company expands its dynamic LED lighting footprint across North America and builds new partnerships with forward-thinking growers and CEA innovators worldwide.
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