Wes Ashworth ⚡️🎙️

Commander
DISC Type : D

President/Principal at Lee Group Search

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Overview

Wes Ashworth is the President of Lee Group Search, specializing in renewable energy and cleantech recruitment. He hosts the "Green Giants" podcast and holds a certification in Renewable Energy. People who have worked with him describe him as exceptional, professional, and knowledgeable.

Originally from Virginia, Wes is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Communications. He lives in Virginia Beach with his wife and two children, enjoys spending time with his family on the water, and is a passionate supporter of UVA athletics.

He is a member of The Pinnacle Society, an elite association recognizing the top 80 recruiters in North America.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

Decisive

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Renewable Energy Talent
He specializes in recruiting for cleantech companies and hosts the "Green Giants" podcast, interviewing leaders in the renewable energy industry.
Effective Hiring
He frequently posts about the common pitfalls in hiring processes, such as delayed feedback, lack of role clarity, and excessive interviews.
Future of Energy
His podcast and posts explore forward-looking energy topics, such as why solar is the present, but not the ultimate future of energy.

Media Appearances

Lee Group Search's Wes Ashworth Shares A Lesson in Resiliency on Recent Podcast. Featured in Lee Group Search Blog

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Why You Won't Want to Miss Tuning into Wes Ashworth's New Renewable Energy Podcast. Featured in Lee Group Search Blog

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Wes Ashworth Named Vice President of Executive Search for Lee Group Search. Featured in The Lee Group

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Work History

1-2025
President/Principal at Lee Group Search
1-2025
Board Member - Outreach Chair at The Pinnacle Society
11-2023
Host at Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy Podcast
10-2021
Member at The Pinnacle Society
4-2020 - 1-2025
Vice President of Executive Search at Lee Group Search

Education

Wes has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Wes

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Wes is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Wes

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Wes move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Wes take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Wes

Personality Compatibility


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