Jacob Palombo

Jacob Palombo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product marketing and engineering management, currently serving as the Director of Product Marketing at Acuity Brands since May 2014. Prior to this role, Jacob held the position of Engineering Program Manager at Thomas & Betts, leading R&D teams in new product development and managing a substantial portfolio of projects. Jacob's experience includes significant roles at Lockheed Martin, where responsibilities encompassed program management and systems engineering for high-stakes defense projects. Jacob also has a background in industrial engineering from UPS, where challenges in plant operations were addressed through innovative solutions. Academic qualifications include a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Operations Leadership from Drexel University.