Andluca, a developer of wireless smart window technologies, has appointed Ivan Samalot as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this role, Samalot will help lead operational execution, product development and strategic growth initiatives.

Andluca officials say that Samalot brings extensive experience across product development and management, research and development and engineering. As such, Samalot’s leadership will play a key role in accelerating the company’s portfolio, including the SafeFlight ultraviolet (UV) bird-friendly solutions and the Innovio Wireless Smart Window platform.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ivan to Andluca,” says Nick Davy, president of Andluca. “His depth of experience in product strategy, engineering and operational leadership makes him an outstanding addition to our team. Ivan’s leadership will have an immediate and lasting impact as we continue to scale our technologies, strengthen partnerships and deliver innovative solutions to the market.”

Andluca designs and develops smart window products powered by its transparent solar glass technology, Innovio Glass, which converts UV light into in-window electricity.