Sollum Technologies appoints Giancarlo Santella as chief financial officer

Controlled environment agriculture LED lighting company Sollum Technologies has appointed Giancarlo Santella as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Santella has nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance, operations and strategic growth. He recently served as CFO 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, Santella 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,” he said. “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.”