Jim Hockett

Jim Hockett serves as the Vice President of National Accounts & ESCO Sales at Acuity Brands since January 2014, overseeing strategy development and execution within key sales channels. Hockett has held various leadership positions at Acuity Brands, including roles that focused on MRO product profitability and strategic account management for Energy Service Companies. Prior experience includes significant roles at HD Supply, Soraa, OSRAM SYLVANIA, and Osram Sylvania, where Hockett managed large sales territories and developed successful business strategies. An active member of the energy service industry, Hockett was Chair of the Affiliate Advisory Committee for NAESCO and contributed to the Industrial Advisory Board at the University of North Texas. Academic credentials include degrees from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, John Brown University, and Lexington Technical Institute.