Acuity Brands Executive and Leadership Team

Martin Villeneuve, the Senior VP, Distributed Building Technologies & President, Distech Controls at Acuity Brands, directs the expansion of intelligent building systems and advanced controls platforms. Overseeing the development of connectivity solutions, the Senior VP, Distributed Building Technologies & President, Distech Controls ensures that the company provides seamless integration for modern infrastructure. This leadership role involves managing the technical roadmap for distributed technologies, which directly supports the corporate strategy of leveraging innovation to differentiate products. Martin Villeneuve drives growth by aligning the Distech Controls portfolio with the broader mission of enriching communities through smart lighting. By optimizing the performance of lighting drivers and electronic components, the Senior VP, Distributed Building Technologies & President, Distech Controls enhances the functionality of the entire product suite. Ultimately, Villeneuve secures a dominant market position by advancing the technological capabilities of the company's building solutions.

Sach Sankpal, the President & Acuity Brands Lighting Growth Chief & Transformation ) Officer at Acuity Brands, executes the strategic vision for scaling the core lighting business across North American markets. Overseeing the transformation of product lines, the President & Acuity Brands Lighting Growth Chief & Transformation ) Officer ensures that the company maintains its position as the industry leader in sustainable lighting. This leadership role involves driving productivity and operational efficiency to support the delivery of comprehensive lighting solutions. Sach Sankpal manages the transition toward more intelligent, connected luminaires, which directly impacts the company's ability to differentiate its offerings. By aligning growth initiatives with the overarching mission of providing inspiring lighting, the President & Acuity Brands Lighting Growth Chief & Transformation ) Officer fosters long-term market impact. Ultimately, Sankpal optimizes the company's operational scale to ensure that lighting solutions continue to enrich the communities where people live, learn, work, and play.

Catherine Bruce, the Vice President, Customer Experience Operations & Chief of Staff at Acuity Brands, directs all initiatives aimed at optimizing service levels and client engagement. By streamlining internal workflows, the Vice President, Customer Experience Operations & Chief of Staff ensures that the organization maintains its status as the largest lighting company in North America. This leadership role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to align operational output with the broader corporate strategy of product vitality. Catherine Bruce manages the integration of advanced electronics into customer-facing platforms, thereby enhancing the overall functionality of lighting solutions. Through rigorous oversight of operational metrics, the Vice President, Customer Experience Operations & Chief of Staff drives productivity across the entire service ecosystem. Ultimately, the executive secures long-term customer loyalty by refining the interaction between intelligent lighting systems and the end-user experience in diverse environments.

Sara Dadyar, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Acuity Brands, architects the talent strategy necessary to support the company's mission of providing sustainable and inspiring lighting solutions. Overseeing organizational development, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures that the workforce possesses the technical expertise required to manage advanced lighting drivers and controls platforms. This leadership role involves fostering a culture of innovation that directly supports the company's goal of differentiating products through superior human capital. Sara Dadyar aligns recruitment and retention efforts with the strategic objective of driving productivity across North American operations. By implementing comprehensive training programs, the Chief Human Resources Officer enables teams to deliver exceptional performance in the building technology sector. Ultimately, Dadyar strengthens the internal foundation of the organization, ensuring that the company remains a leader in the competitive landscape of intelligent lighting and electronics.