Lightforce Solar Chief Executive Officer John Harman has been featured in The Post, sharing insights from his career, leadership journey, and commitment to New Zealand’s renewable energy future.
In the interview, Harman reflects on a life shaped by perseverance, continuous learning, and a willingness to take on challenges. Originally trained as a surgeon, he credits mentors throughout his career for helping build the confidence and leadership skills that would later influence his approach to business.
The article highlights Harman’s belief in innovation, his admiration for pioneering leaders, and the lessons he has drawn from influential business books such as Good to Great by Jim Collins. He also discusses the importance of transparency, communication, and addressing workplace challenges early to build strong team cultures.
One of the most significant moments discussed is Harman’s decision to personally support Lightforce Solar through a challenging economic period. Faced with difficult choices during a recession, he chose to invest his own resources to help the company continue operating. Today, Lightforce Solar has emerged as a profitable business, helping homeowners and businesses across New Zealand reduce energy costs and increase energy independence through solar power solutions.
Looking ahead, Harman believes New Zealand has a significant opportunity to empower households, farms, and businesses through greater access to renewable energy generation and storage technologies. He advocates for making it easier for Kiwis to generate, store, and export their own electricity, helping improve affordability, resilience, and energy security.
At Lightforce Solar, this vision continues to drive our mission: helping New Zealanders take control of their energy future through high-quality solar and battery solutions.
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“Instead of retirement, I found myself running a solar company through a recession”