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Neil Ashe

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, ACUITY INC

Search every verified Neil Ashe interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Neil Ashe, chairman, president and CEO of Acuity Brands, said on the company’s fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings call that the company demonstrated “solid execution” in the quarter, with growth in net sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted diluted earnings per share. He noted that the light demand market is “firming” and that the company aims to differentiate itself from competitors in the lighting segment. Ashe also commented on inflation, stating that the company is seeing cost increases across materials, metals and SG&A lines, including a 12% rise in medical costs. He described tariffs and other supply shocks as ongoing challenges and said the company is focused on ensuring access and availability, covering margin dilution, and pursuing architectural and productivity improvements to continue margin expansion. Ashe also highlighted the performance of the company’s Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment, specifically the Distech and UFC sides, saying it is “hard not to be impressed” with their progress. He did not rule out future acquisition opportunities but expressed satisfaction with the team’s ability to enter new markets organically.

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