Acuity Brands Appoints Sach Sankpal to Lead Lighting Business

Executive Appointment - Sach Sankpal has been appointed as President of Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL), bringing over 30 years of experience in transformation and innovation [1] - Neil Ashe, Chairman, President, and CEO of Acuity Brands, highlighted Sankpal's positive influence on the company's performance and culture since joining two years ago [1] - Trevor Palmer, the current President of ABL, will be leaving the company after a successful tenure, having led the business through several years of transformation [1] Strategic Vision - The company aims to take Acuity to new heights by adopting innovative approaches and creating a unified lighting organization under Sach Sankpal's leadership [2] - This reorganization is expected to enhance end-to-end process connectivity, accelerate growth, and drive productivity [2] Company Overview - Acuity Brands is a market-leading industrial technology company with two main business segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) [3] - The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and bringing to market products and services that solve problems in spaces, light, and other areas [3] - Growth is achieved through the development of innovative products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications [3] - The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and employs approximately 12,000 associates [4] Media and Investor Contacts - Media inquiries can be directed to April Appling, Vice President of Corporate Communications [6] - Investor inquiries can be directed to Charlotte McLaughlin, Vice President of Investor Relations [6]