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Streamlight® Names Michael F. Dineen to President
Dineen Promoted to Head Global Flashlight Company
Eagleville, PA — February 26, 2025 — Streamlight®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of
high-performance lighting, announced that it has promoted Michael F. Dineen to President. Formerly
Chief Revenue Officer, Dineen succeeds Raymond L. Sharrah. Sharrah will
retain the title of Chief Executive Officer while continuing to provide overall
corporate executive oversight.
Dineen
joined the company in 2009 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he
was responsible for the overall sales management and leadership of all
Streamlight markets, both domestic and international, including Law
Enforcement, Sporting Goods, Industrial, Military and Federal Government,
Automotive, and Fire/EMS. During his tenure, he managed the company’s sales
organization, which includes direct sales staff and a network of independent
sales representatives and distributors, while also leading the development and
execution of the company’s marketing strategy.
He
was appointed Chief Revenue Officer in 2022, where he oversaw the company’s
Materials and Operations departments, in addition to directing Sales and
Marketing.
In
his new role, Dineen will maintain his previous responsibilities as well as
lead Product Management, Accounting and Finance, and IT operations.
Dineen
joined Streamlight following a 17-year career with MSA Safety, a global leader
in advanced safety products for markets including public safety, military and
industrial, which account for a significant portion of Streamlight’s business.
He served as the Director of Sales - North American First Responder Markets
managing a 35-person sales organization, as well as collaborating on product
development and marketing strategies for the company’s Fire Service, Law
Enforcement, and Military Base markets. He formerly was Northern North America
Sales Manager for the MSA Fire Service Market and held several other sales
posts at the company.
“Mike’s
deep understanding of our business, combined with his forward-thinking approach
to leadership, makes him the ideal candidate to lead Streamlight into its next
phase of growth,” said Sharrah. “During his tenures as Vice President of Sales
and Marketing and as Chief Revenue Officer, he consistently demonstrated his
ability to drive results, foster innovation and build strong relationships with
our employees, customers, and suppliers. I am confident that he will show the
same exemplary leadership as president of our company.”
Dineen
holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Saint Joseph’s University
as well as an MBA with a focus in Marketing from Seton Hall University.