Johnson Controls Appoints Anu Rathninde as Vice President and President, APAC

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Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) has appointed Anu Rathninde as vice president and president of Asia Pacific, succeeding Visal Leng. Rathninde brings extensive leadership experience, having previously overseen a large engineering team at Aptiv and held key roles at Delphi and Johnson Electric. His leadership will focus on furthering growth strategies, particularly in China and the Asia Pacific region, while advancing innovation through the OpenBlue digital platform aimed at delivering sustainable building solutions. Rathninde will report to CEO George Oliver and be based in Shanghai.

Positive

• Anu Rathninde's extensive experience in engineering and leadership may enhance strategic growth in the Asia Pacific region.
• Focus on innovation through the OpenBlue digital platform aligns with market demands for sustainable building solutions.

Negative

• Transition in leadership might pose challenges regarding continuity and established strategies in the APAC market.

-  Newly appointed leader will further the growth strategy in APAC and China

CORK, Ireland, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Anu Rathninde as vice president and president, Asia Pacific. In this role, Rathninde will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls operations across the Asia Pacific region. Rathninde will take on the role formerly held by Visal Leng who will be leaving Johnson Controls later this year following the transition of his responsibilities.

"Guided by his extensive engineering, technical and strong leadership experience living and working across the world, Anu will continue to build on the strong foundation that Visal established in APAC and China." said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. "Together we will continue to accelerate innovation through our OpenBlue digital platform and deliver sustainability solutions, energy efficiency, and healthy, safe and connected smart buildings for our customers."

Most recently, Rathninde was president, Electrical Distribution Systems and Advanced Safety & User Experience, for Aptiv, Asia Pacific, with responsibility for over 4,000 engineers, 20 manufacturing plants and 35,000 people. Prior to Aptiv, Rathninde was the vice president for the automotive products group at Johnson Electric based in Switzerland, leading multiple global business units. He has also held progressive leadership positions in general management, engineering, business development, strategy and business planning at Delphi corporation.

Rathninde holds an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, a master's degree in global management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a master's degree in mechatronics from the National University of Singapore, and a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Rathninde will report directly to George Oliver and will be based in Shanghai.

About Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of more than 135 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms

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FAQ

Who is Anu Rathninde and what is his role in Johnson Controls?

Anu Rathninde is the newly appointed vice president and president of Asia Pacific at Johnson Controls, overseeing operations in the region.

What experience does Anu Rathninde bring to Johnson Controls?

Rathninde has significant leadership experience, previously serving as president at Aptiv and holding key roles at Delphi and Johnson Electric.

What are the main responsibilities of Anu Rathninde at Johnson Controls?

He is responsible for driving growth strategies, particularly in China and the Asia Pacific region, and advancing innovation through the OpenBlue platform.

When was Anu Rathninde appointed as vice president of Asia Pacific at Johnson Controls?

Anu Rathninde was appointed on May 11, 2022.

How might Rathninde's leadership impact Johnson Controls' operations in the Asia Pacific region?

His extensive experience may lead to enhanced growth strategies and improved innovation in sustainable building solutions.