As CEO of NEOZ, Jon Hemming leads with a clear vision: to continually redefine the standards of luxury cordless lighting on a global stage. Over the past five years, he has guided the brand through a period of international expansion and creative evolution, strengthening its position at the intersection of design innovation, advanced engineering, and precision manufacturing. Under his leadership, NEOZ has not only grown its global footprint but also deepened its commitment to craftsmanship, performance, and enduring partnerships.
Jon’s role brings together the diverse disciplines that make NEOZ distinctive, from product design and technical development to manufacturing excellence and strategic client collaboration. His leadership philosophy is rooted in transformation: building systems, products, and teams that are designed not just for today’s market, but for the future of hospitality and design worldwide.
No two days are the same. Jon’s focus spans product development, operational refinement, brand positioning, and global opportunity building, all with the aim of empowering the NEOZ team and delivering exceptional value to clients. “My role is incredibly dynamic,” he says. “Every day presents a new challenge or opportunity. That constant evolution is what drives innovation.”
When asked about his favourite lamp, Jon points to the Manhattan, a design that reflects both heritage and progression. “I’m drawn to Manhattan for its connection to the American Art Deco era, the Empire State Building, that sense of opulence and cultural confidence. Its form is simple yet powerful, a natural evolution and complement to the Victoria, elevated with a fresh, architectural character.”
The Manhattan captures the refined geometry and enduring glamour of its namesake period. Its tiered diffuser echoes the stepped silhouettes of iconic skyscrapers, while its warm illumination and robust construction ensure relevance within contemporary interiors. It is a design that seamlessly blends heritage and innovation, qualities that equally define Jon’s leadership at NEOZ.
Jon Hemming, CEO of NEOZ
More about Jon
What does a typical day look like for you at NEOZ?
I focus on key development and improvement projects that support our team, our products, and the brand globally. The goal is always to create better systems and experiences - internally and for our clients.
What’s something surprising people might not know about your role?
NEOZ is four businesses in one: industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and client sales, plus service and support. Overseeing all this translates to my days are rarely the same - which is part of what I enjoy most. I love working with our talented in house team while collaborating with our extensive global network.
One of my favourite venues: Lounge on Pearl at the Wall Street Hotel.
What impact do you hope to have in your role at NEOZ?
I hope my role is truly transformational, empowering our team and our clients, while ensuring the NEOZ brand continues to thrive for decades to come. With significant changes reshaping the global business landscape, I am proud that we are embracing this transformative period as an opportunity to pioneer the luxury cordless lighting category once again.
What’s your dream hotel or restaurant (real or fictional)?
There are so many to choose from; however, The Wall Street Hotel in New York is at the top of the list. I stayed there a few years ago — it is such an iconic, design-focused hotel in a historic part of the city, and it happens to feature a good number of NEOZ lamps.
