CORK, Ireland, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) today announced it has named
Jeff Williams as vice president and
president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions
effective immediately. Williams succeeds Bill Jackson who is leaving the company on
Aug. 9, 2019 to pursue other
opportunities.
Williams recently served as vice president, Building Solutions,
Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin
America (EMEALA) for Johnson Controls where he led sustained
growth and improved margins across the region.
"Jeff is a proven leader, who understands how to help our
customers win every day and help drive our company's growth
platform," said George Oliver,
Johnson Controls chairman and CEO. "I am excited for Jeff to take
on this new role and I look forward to his further contributions as
we solidify our position as the global leader in building
technologies and solutions."
In his new role Williams will lead the Global Products segment
which reported fiscal 2018 annual revenue of $8.5 billion, which includes Building Management
Systems, HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment and Specialty
Products.
Williams, who joined Johnson Controls in 1984, previously served
as vice president of enterprise operations and engineering. He
led the company's $16 billion
Automotive Experience spin-off resulting in a separately traded
company known as Adient. Prior to that, he was group vice
president and general manager, Product Group Complete Seat and
Supply Chain, Automotive Experience. He also drove standardization
in design, manufacturing processes and equipment to establish
global best practices for cost, quality and efficiency.
Williams has a bachelor's degree in business administration from
Western Michigan University and a MBA
from the University of Detroit.
"We wish Bill all the best and appreciate all of his
contributions to Johnson Controls and his leadership throughout the
integration of Johnson Controls and Tyco in helping to transform
our Global Products business into a market leader," said
Oliver.
About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls is a global leader creating a safe, comfortable
and sustainable world. Our 105,000 employees create intelligent
buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure
that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart
cities and communities in 150 countries. Our commitment to
sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention
of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping
our customers win everywhere, every day and creating greater value
for all of our stakeholders through our strategic focus on
buildings. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on
Twitter.
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