Neil Ashe

Active Investor

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Atlanta, Georgia

Neil Ashe, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer is an active investor based in Atlanta, Georgia. This profile covers what Neil Ashe backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Neil Ashe serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Acuity Brands. The Company's Board of Directors has appointed Neil M. Ashe as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 31, 2020. The Board also has appointed him to serve as a member of the Board, effective as of the Executive Start Date. He, aged 52, previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of global eCommerce & Technology, of Walmart, Inc. from January 2012 through January 2017. Prior to that, He served as President of CBS Interactive from July 2008 through July 2011, where he led online properties, including CBS.com, CBSNews.com, CNET.com and CBSSports.com. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of CNET Networks, Inc., a media website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts and videos on technology and consumer electronics, from 2006 to 2008 before the company was purchased by CBS Interactive. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Faster Horses LLC, a private equity and consulting firm that invests in, operates and advises companies that are using digital technology to grow and change their businesses, from February 2017 to December 2019. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Vericity, Inc., a holding company for Fidelity Life and Financial, both life insurance providers. He previously served on the Board of Directors of both CNET Networks, Inc. and AMC Networks, Inc.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: Consumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 1

Notable investments

Ample Foods

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