At Stellar Development, we connect the brightest minds to collectively push our industry forward. Willem Dammers is one of them. A leader who stands out by bringing a deep understanding of people, partnerships, and progress. As CEO of TRILUX Benelux, Willem leads a

company with over 110 years of lighting innovation. Rooted in a family-owned legacy and driven by a spirit of entrepreneurship, TRILUX has grown into a European powerhouse, bridging cutting-edge lighting technology while deeply understanding its user needs.

“We have a lot to say about lighting, but more importantly, we have a lot to learn from listening. Our core is not just efficient lighting, but creating value through innovation and collaboration. That’s why we aim to be as close to the end-user as possible.”

CEO, Willem Dammers

TRILUX BENELUX

From product to partnership

By working alongside our end users, we’ve been able to develop solutions that truly make a difference. Our role has shifted from that of a product supplier to a full-service project partner. Handling everything from consulting and design to delivery, mounting, lighting control, and maintenance. It’s exactly this dynamic of adapting to a changing market and working alongside our partners like Stellar Development that drives us. This exchange of insights and experiences, he explains, fuels TRILUX’s ability to develop lighting ecosystems that go far beyond illumination. They become an integral part of building intelligence.This is exactly what keeps me inspired every day.

The power of shared vision

For Willem, what makes a Stellar Development destination unique is its constant evolution and innovation. Each destination improves upon the last. It’s a never-ending cycle of refinement. Always tailored, always forward-thinking. Always answering to the shared vision of developing destinations.

For example, with our alliance Capella®, TRILUX plays a foundational role. Not just by delivering advanced lighting within the destinations, but by proactively acting as a connector within a mix of technologies. Smart sensors, integrated IoT, and data infrastructure are all part of the lighting network. It’s a true, living technological breeding ground for end users to enjoy upon delivery.

By integrating different functional aspects of a building, such as lighting, climate control, daylight acces,s and sharing knowledge constantly, we can collaborate more efficiently and accelerate innovation. Transparency and a shared vision are essential to turn our bold ambitions into reality.

Lighting the way forward

Looking at the future of logistics real estate, Willem envisions multi-functional, technology-integrated hubs that are adaptive, automated, and built for circularity. Especially when thinking about all the possibilities around AI, when paired with lighting networks like TRILUX’s, it will unlock real-time optimization of both people, space, and process; a true game changer. But to make this happen, there needs to be more trust, he answers. Parties who develop products and drive innovation need a seat at the table with end users. That’s where real innovation starts.

“Technology is never the end goal. It’s a means to stay agile and respond to shifting needs in our industry.”

CEO, Willem Dammers

TRILUX BENELUX

Driven by people, fueled by innovation

At last, when Willem is asked what core qualities for success are needed in our field for today and tomorrow, he swiftly credits four: trust, innovation, perseverance, and a never give up mentality. He sees his job not just as delivering light, but as illuminating potential in people, partnerships, and places. His deep commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and technology is what drives him in shaping the future of logistics and beyond.

At TRILUX and within the Stellar Development network, he continues to lead with clarity, curiosity, and a contagious determination to build something better, one destination at a time.