Paul Lombardi

Paul Lombardi has extensive experience in business and systems consulting and business development that spans federal and commercial industries in both domestic and international businesses. He currently serves as the chief executive of Cerulean LLC, a strategic and growth advisory firm assisting companies navigate the federal market.

Prior, he founded and led TeraThink Corporation, a well-recognized mid-tier consultancy that delivered value through pedigreed service offerings to the U.S. Government. He served as the chief executive officer from 2002-2017 before architecting a transformative acquisition and merger to dramatically increase its enterprise value. Following the merger and through integration and sale, he served as the Chairman of the Board.

In addition to consulting for internationally recognized consulting firm Accenture, Mr. Lombardi also provided delivery, development, management, and direction of small start-up consulting firms. His broad consulting and executive leadership and management experience encompasses all aspects of business practice, strategic planning, corporate development, financial operations, and business development.

Mr. Lombardi is an active Virginia Tech alumnus serving on the Apex Systems Center for Entrepreneurship Board of Advisors, and Virginia Tech Athletic Fund Board of Directors. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1995.