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Spotlight Paul Pompeo – February

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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.

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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.

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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.

“The depth of industry knowledge that Paul and Pompeo Group brought to our search was incredibly valuable. Unlike other recruiters, they don’t simply present candidates.…we really valued the way The Pompeo Group worked all the way to close the deal for us.”

Adam Reeder

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“The group of professionals at Pompeo Group do all the heavy lifting on the front end. When the time comes for interviews the candidates have been vetted by the Pompeo team and you end up with several prospects to choose from.”

John LaMontagne

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“I’ve known Paul Pompeo and Mary Lindenmuth for many years. Their professionalism, knowledge of the industry, effectiveness and enthusiasm for their work is unsurpassed.”

George Bosson

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“I have worked with Pompeo Group as both a candidate and a client. I used their services to bring people into one company I was at and they recruited me for a leadership role at another. I found the entire team to be extremely responsive and their knowledge of the industry was second to none.”

David Cohen

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“Pompeo Group has consistently delivered outstanding results in a professional and timely manner.”

Joe Laufer

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“We have used the Pompeo group successfully over the years for positions from sales to engineering and they have consistently brought highly qualified candidates to the table."

Chris Kreuter

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"Pompeo Group is the best industry-specific recruiting firm that I have had the pleasure of working with. The quality of service received is indicative of the extensive candidate onboarding process their recruiters utilize to ensure the best client experience for the company and superior customer experience for the candidate. Highly recommended for any company in lighting."

Amy Jimenez

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"Paul is the leading recruiter in our industry. With key contacts, relentless work ethic and integrity. Looking for high level talent? Put Pompeo Group to work on your behalf."

Michael Colligan – Host “Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast”

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“Pompeo Group had assisted us in recruiting a National Sales Manager for the East Coast, which was a very important addition to our US Operations. We have been extremely satisfied with the level of the shortlisted candidates!”

Filippo Rossi

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“Whenever I’m in the market for new talent, I turn to Pompeo. Paul and his team are incredibly wired into the industry and always seem to have the best candidates.”

Jay Goodman

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"Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to meet and correspond with many professional recruiters. Pompeo Group is by far the most detail-oriented team of experts with whom I have had the chance to work. They pay attention to every detail and guide you through the entire job interview process! They are true asset to our industry helping you reach your true potential.”

Ian Ielfield

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I’m always impressed by the Pompeo Group’s ability to find talented candidates who are not even looking.

Travis Jones

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In a very competitive recruiting market, we look to hire game-changers to join our team. Pompeo Group has been a great partner for us and has delivered on the assignments we’ve given Paul and his team.

Jeff Croskey

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“Pompeo Group afforded me the opportunity to work through the hiring process the way it works best for me. Paul helped make the experience very easy and without any pressure. Staffing for high level positions can be very daunting at times, especially in a highly active labor market, and I was assured to take my time and proceed in a manner that was most comfortable for me.”

Nathan Sloan

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“The Pompeo Group helped me win my position as Senior Vice President. I was represented well, and the communication was outstanding. I always knew where I stood and what options were available. Paul and his team are the consummate professionals---capable, confident, and most important---discreet. Pompeo Group is my go-to for talent in lighting.”

Kevin Grayson

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“Paul doesn’t ‘switch sides’ during the offer process to inflate fees---he works for you to get the best value on both sides.”

Darren Cox

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“Mary Lindenmuth was super-professional. We felt that she was looking out for our needs---she was excellent. I can’t say enough about the professionalism of Pompeo Group.”

Anne Kustner

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"I very much appreciated working with Pompeo Group. Their knowledge and professionalism made the entire process a true pleasure. A special shout out to Joe for providing excellent information and walking me through the process… it was amazingly stress free."

Tim Guion

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“Pompeo Group has the knowledge and expertise to fill any position in the industry. I’ve personally worked with Paul Pompeo for over 25 years and he is the De facto eminent recruiter for our industry."

Randy Reid

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“We would not think of using any other recruiting firm than Pompeo Group."

Steve Seligman

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“No one does the recruiting business with more integrity and innovation…Pompeo Group is simply the best.”

Bill Attardi

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"Unlike other search firms with whom I have worked in the past, Pompeo Group was focused on understanding a candidate’s personality, skill set, and geographic desires---they didn’t just submit a resume to as many companies as possible."

Howard Wolfman

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