
Spotlight On Talent
Lighting and Electrical Executives
February 2025
Vice President of Sales
Highly respected leader of people in architectural lighting, skilled in driving revenue growth through national accounts, and lighting designers. Grew and directed a $45M portfolio with $5M to $31M growth over 4 years. Integrated two acquired companies and led high-performing sales teams.
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Vice President of Sales & Operations
Proven record of leading $250M+ businesses in wholesale. Took NAM business from 0 to $150M in 4 years. Doubled sales by building results-driven teams. Skilled with industrial, retail, and construction clients. Expertise in P&L management. Never missed sales plan—ever.
158097881
Chief Operating Officer
C-Level Commercial Lighting Executive with expertise in retail, national accounts, and specifier markets. Skilled in strategy, business, and product development. Proven growth leader; integrated three factories in 2024, achieving 30% savings. Proven track record driving growth and excellent customer service.
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Division President
Electrical industry executive specializing in building teams and delivering results. Achieved $85M sales growth over two years. Expertise in retail, construction, and data centers. Proven success delivering innovation, digital solutions, and growth programs. Extensive experience with full P&L accountability.
160184636
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About Paul Pompeo
Paul Pompeo has over 25 years of experience in executive search, focusing on lighting, electrical, IoT and controls. Pompeo won multiple recruiting awards during his 16 years with Search West in California. He founded Pompeo Group in 2003 and specializes in searches for upper sales, marketing and general management professionals. Pompeo writes ‘The Company/The Candidate’ column for LD+A Magazine and is Past President of the IES in New Mexico. He has been a featured speaker at Lightfair, NAILD and was a featured panelist on the LDA Live! Jobs panel discussion at Lightfair 2019 in Philadelphia.
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