Acuity Brands, Inc. declared today that the Board of Directors (the "Board") approved an increase in the number of board members from 10 to 11 effective June 29, 2022, and that Marcia J. Avedon, Ph.D., was chosen to serve as an independent director.

Dr. Avedon will participate in the committees for management development, compensation, and governance. She will hold office for a term that will end at the following annual stockholders meeting of the company.

At Trane Technologies PLC, Dr. Avedon most recently held the positions of Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources, Marketing, and Communications Officer, where she was in charge of all global reputation management strategies and operations.

Dr. Avedon has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of executive compensation, brand development, talent and succession management, organizational development, corporate governance, environmental, social, and governance strategies, as well as significant organizational and cultural changes.

We are happy that Dr. Marcia Avedon has agreed to join our Board, said Neil M. Ashe, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. She has a track record of building businesses that multiply shareholder wealth and has strategic business experience in the industrial sector. As we continue to make progress with our business transformation, we look forward to having her expertise in human capital, communications, and public affairs on our board.

Source: AcuityBrands investors