{"id":2436,"date":"2025-12-31T19:37:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T19:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=2436"},"modified":"2026-01-05T21:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:27:04","slug":"riki-lent-joins-alteck-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=2436","title":{"rendered":"Riki Lent Joins Alteck Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With more than 25 years of industry expertise, Riki Lent has been named the new vice president of sales & marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting veteran Riki Lent is now the new vice president of sales and marketing for Alteck Lighting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 25 years of leadership and operational management experience in the lighting industry \u2013 with companies such as Kalco, Allegri, Sonneman-A Way of Light, and Hudson Valley Lighting Group \u2013 Lent brings a wealth of knowledge at a pivotal time in the company\u2019s growth, according to Alteck executives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has a permanent showroom in the Dallas Market Center and will be exhibiting at Lightovation, where it marked its official debut last January. Her appointment underscores Alteck\u2019s commitment to delivering innovative lighting solutions and expanding its impact on the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lent\u2019s experience spans a diverse range of business functions within the lighting industry, including operations, ecommerce sales, and technology integration, making her an asset in navigating the evolving market landscape. Known for her results-driven approach, she has a history of delivering measurable growth and leading high-performing teams. Her strategic mindset and comprehensive business acumen have consistently contributed to her ability to drive success and achieve organizational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRiki brings expertise in sales, marketing, and operations,\u201d notes Bob De\u2019Armond, president of Alteck Lighting. \u201cHer experience, leadership, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we move into our next phase of growth. Her past work with industry leaders fuels future success and achievement for Alteck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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