--- title: "Scott H. Vontobel Named President of GENLED Brands™" description: "GENLED Brands™ is the parent company of two divisions, GENLED Acolyte®, the producer of premium LED architectural lighting systems, and GENLED AgiLight®, the..." url: https://capstreet.multisites.ai/news/scott-h-vontobel-named-president-of-genled-brands publisher: Capstreet phone: +1-713-332-2700 contact: https://capstreet.multisites.ai/contact --- # Scott H. Vontobel Named President of GENLED Brands™ OtherPublished June 26, 20203 min read ![Capstreet team members at Houston Reads Day](https://capstreet.multisites.ai/_astro/houston-reads-day.DxNd9bIr_Z23gxjt.webp) **GEN**LED Brands™ is the parent company of two divisions, **GEN**LED Acolyte®, the producer of premium LED architectural lighting systems, and **GEN**LED AgiLight®, the producer of premium LED signage lighting systems. The Company’s patented lighting products are used in various applications of architectural lighting and illuminated signs. **GEN**LED Brands™ serves a diverse range of end markets, represented by some of the most recognizable retail and corporate brands in the world. The Company is able to serve top global brands due to a diverse product portfolio, established reputation for quality, innovative designs and global supply chain capabilities. After Acolyte® joined **GEN**LED AgiLight® under the **GEN**LED Brands™ umbrella, Vontobel was named Director of Global Sales, leading sales efforts for both brands around the world. Prior to **GEN**LED Brands™, Vontobel served in various escalating leadership roles, including President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations at Acolyte®. Previously Vontobel had worked with Lex Products, TMB and Global Design Solutions on projects ranging from Cirque du Soleil to the Super Bowl. “We are excited about the future of **GEN**LED Brands™ under Vontobel’s leadership. Scott has a great understanding of our customers and needs around the world, along with the trends and drivers of the overarching industry,” said Adrian Guerra, Partner, The Capstreet Group. “Scott’s international experience and operations background brings skills that will not only help us continue to build **GEN**LED Brands™, but also to operate smoothly in a global supply chain.” “I am truly excited for this new opportunity, and look forward to further growing **GEN**LED Brands™,” said Vontobel, who stresses teamwork, custom capability, customer service and support as keys to the company’s success. “We are planning some great new changes and additions to our business, including the recent move of **GEN**LED Acolyte® into expanded production facilities in East Rutherford, N.J., and our newly added state-of-the-art factory space in Europe. 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