Kunal Sikka and Patrick Ritchie

As vice president of Sales and Business Development for New Markets at Acuity Brands, Kunal Sikka is responsible for expansion of the Distech Controls and Atrius offerings across Latin America, Middle East, and India. Sikka joined Acuity Brands as the global VP of Sales responsible for the Atrius portfolio of energy reporting and sustainability SaaS solutions. Prior to joining Acuity Brands, Sikka was at Microsoft, where he led the company’s global partnerships and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business. Patrick Ritchie is the key account manager lead supporting the Atrius software within the Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands. In this position, he leverages his experience in sustainability and the company’s innovative solutions and technologies to drive sustainable practices and energy efficiency for his clients. Ritchie has a degree in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin. Over the last 10 years, he has worked in buildings, sustainability, or energy in some capacity with experience ranging from steamfitting and community climate to energy planning and energy management system sales.