The story behind the search
Kate is top-notch! She was a tremendous resource from start to finish, successfully helping us find top candidates in a competitive market. Kate was a steward of our Company’s story and mission, and a trusted screener to find great talent and cultural fit unique to Energy Dome. She was on top of meeting our needs, always at the ready and worked very hard on our behalf to reach a successful outcome that was a great experience both for the candidates and for us. Great communication throughout! Top-notch!
The challenge
Scaling a new long-duration energy storage technology
Energy Dome’s CO₂ Battery technology supports long-duration energy storage. As the business expanded in North America, it needed senior supply chain leadership to support its growth.
Limited internal recruitment resources and networks made the assignment difficult. The search also had to account for US regulatory complexity and the technical demands of energy supply chains.
The takeaway: A strategic supply chain appointment for North American growth.
The brief
A leader with technical, commercial and cultural fit
The brief was for a US Head of Supply Chain who could combine strategic leadership with hands-on knowledge of sourcing, logistics and supplier development.
Energy Dome needed experience of complex energy projects and multinational operations, alongside alignment with its sustainability mission and company culture.
The takeaway: Global supply chain expertise with a commitment to Energy Dome’s mission.
The search
A targeted search across the energy sector
Executive Integrity carried out proactive outreach to supply chain leaders in relevant energy businesses. Assessment explored technical experience, leadership style and the ability to operate in Energy Dome’s growth environment.
Regular communication with the hiring team and candidates kept the process moving. The team represented the company’s story and mission throughout the search.
The takeaway: Proactive outreach and consistent communication throughout the process.
The placement
Lourenco Lopretti appointed to lead the function
Lourenco Lopretti brought more than two decades of experience in global supply chains, sourcing, logistics and commodity management. His background included CO₂ direct air capture, supplier development and operations within multinational businesses in the US.
His technical experience and commitment to sustainable technology matched the requirements of Energy Dome’s North American expansion.
The takeaway: Two decades of supply chain experience applied to energy storage.
The result
Leadership to support US expansion
The appointment gave Energy Dome an experienced leader to develop its supply chain capability in North America. His experience was aligned with the supplier, logistics and operational demands of the company’s growth plans.
Melissa Devalles, SVP North America, described a successful outcome and a positive experience for both the company and candidates.
The takeaway: Supply chain leadership in place for the next phase of growth.
Why it matters
Representing the company’s mission as well as the role
The search combined sector knowledge with careful screening for Energy Dome’s distinctive culture. The team kept candidates informed and represented the company’s technology and mission throughout the process.
Melissa’s feedback highlighted responsiveness, communication and sustained support from start to finish.
The takeaway: A consultative search grounded in technical and cultural understanding.
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