NEIL M. ASHE

Software Technology Evidence

5 mention(s) identify NEIL M. ASHE as having software/technology expertise.

Company	Filing Date	Evidence	Reason
ACUITY BRANDS INC	2020-11-27	Mr. Ashe’s financial, accounting, leadership, operational, strategic, and digital technology expertise gained through senior leadership positions qualifies him to serve as a director of our Board	Mr. Ashe has significant digital technology expertise and leadership experience in technology-focused roles, including President and CEO of Global eCommerce & Technology at Walmart, CEO of CBS Interactive, and CEO of CNET Networks, indicating a strong software-related technical background.
ACUITY BRANDS INC	2021-11-22	▪CEO of CNET Networks, Inc. from 2006 to 2008 ▪President and CEO, Global eCommerce & Technology of Walmart, Inc. from January 2012 through January 2017 ▪Mr. Ashe’s expertise includes engineering, technology, and innovation.	Mr. Ashe has held executive leadership roles in technology-focused companies, including CEO of CNET Networks, Inc., and President and CEO of Global eCommerce & Technology at Walmart, Inc., indicating a strong software and technology background.
ACUITY BRANDS INC	2022-12-15	▪President and CEO of the Company since January 2020 ▪CEO of Faster Horses LLC from February 2017 to December 2019 ▪President and CEO, Global eCommerce & Technology of Walmart, Inc. from January 2012 through January 2017 ▪President of CBS Interactive from July 2008 through July 2011 ▪CEO of CNET Networks, Inc. from 2006 to 2008	Mr. Ashe has held executive leadership roles in technology-focused companies including CEO of CNET Networks, Inc. and President and CEO, Global eCommerce & Technology of Walmart, Inc., indicating a strong background in technology and likely programming skills.
ACUITY BRANDS INC	2023-12-14	Mr. Ashe brings to our Board extensive executive leadership experience and demonstrated ability to lead innovation, growth and change in competitive and fast- moving industries. His expertise, including in the following areas, qualifies him to serve as a director of our Board: executive leadership; corporate governance; strategic growth and development; operations and manufacturing; finance, accounting, and capital markets; human capital and talent management; enterprise risk management and sustainability; and engineering, technology, and innovation.\nCAREER HIGHLIGHTS\n§ Chairman of the Board of the Company since January 2021\n§ President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since January 2020\n§ CEO of Faster Horses LLC, which invests in, operates and advises companies that are embracing the power of digital to grow and change their businesses, from February 2017 to December 2019\n§ President and CEO, Global eCommerce & Technology, of Walmart, Inc., a multi-national retail corporation, from January 2012 to January 2017\n§ President of CBS Interactive, an online content network for information and entertainment, from July 2008 to July 2011\n§ CEO of CNET Networks, Inc., an online platform that provides media and marketing services, from 2006 to 2008\n§ Served on the Boards of Directors of numerous companies, including CNET Networks, Inc. and AMC Networks, Inc.	Neil M. Ashe has extensive executive leadership experience including roles as President and CEO of Global eCommerce & Technology at Walmart, CEO of CNET Networks, Inc., and President of CBS Interactive, all of which are technology and digital businesses indicating software-related technical skills.
ACUITY BRANDS INC	2024-12-12	His expertise, including in the following areas, qualifies him to serve as a director of our Board: executive leadership; corporate governance; strategic growth and development; operations and manufacturing; finance, accounting, and capital markets; human capital and talent management; enterprise risk management and sustainability; and engineering, technology, and innovation.\nCAREER HIGHLIGHTS\n§ CEO of CNET Networks, Inc., an online platform that provides media and marketing services, from 2006 to 2008	Mr. Ashe has extensive executive leadership experience including roles in technology and digital transformation, such as President and CEO of Global eCommerce & Technology at Walmart, and CEO of CNET Networks, an online platform providing media and marketing services, indicating software-related technical skills.