Independent Strategic Advisory
Industry expertise for those investing in and leading the electrical industry.
Sarno Strategic provides independent strategic advisory and industry expertise to investors, executives, and business leaders — drawing on decades of executive leadership in electrical distribution and mission-critical markets.
FOR INVESTORS
Sector perspective, diligence support and deal sourcing from an industry operator.
FOR EXECUTIVES
An independent sounding board on markets, strategy and growth.
FOR BUSINESS LEADERS
Introductions and relationships across the electrical value chain.
SERVICES
How we help
Focused support grounded in decades of hands-on leadership in electrical distribution and mission-critical markets.
01
Industry Intelligence
Informed perspective on market dynamics, competitive landscape and where the industry is heading.
02
Market Assessment
Evaluating segments, companies and opportunities with an operator's eye for what drives value.
03
Strategic Relationship Development
Building and opening the right relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contractors and end markets.
04
Private Equity Advisory & Sourcing
Sector guidance, diligence support and deal origination for investors in the electrical space.
CURRENT ENGAGEMENT
FFL Partners
Electrical Sector Guide &
Deal Origination Partner
Providing industry expertise, market perspective, diligence support and sourcing assistance to FFL Partners in the electrical sector.
FFL Partners is a growth-oriented, middle-market private equity firm with a 30+ year track record in services investing. Sarno Strategic helps guide its platform investment strategy in electrical services — identifying and partnering with scaled, high-performing independent businesses.
Industry expertise
Market perspective
Diligence support
Sourcing assistance
ABOUT
Scott Sarno
Founder & Principal
Scott Sarno brings 35 years in the electrical industry to the investors and executives shaping it. He founded Sarno Strategic to advise private equity investors and business leaders on M&A, strategy and deal sourcing.
Scott spent nearly two decades at Loeb Electric, rising from outside sales through sales manager and sales director to Executive Director. Before that, he built his foundation over 13 years at CED. That career has given him a front-row view of contractor supply chains, material flows and operational performance — with deep experience in mission-critical and data center construction.
Scott is based in the Columbus, Ohio area and studied at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
35
Years in the electrical industry
20
Years at Loeb Electric
13
Years at CED
CONTACT
Let's discuss your next move in the electrical industry.
Whether you're evaluating a market, sourcing a deal or building strategic relationships, I'd welcome the conversation.