Johnson Controls appoints Marlon Sullivan as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has appointed Marlon Sullivan as the new executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Sullivan, who previously held a similar role at Delta Airlines, will oversee employee experience aspects such as talent acquisition, leadership development, and diversity strategies. This leadership change follows the retirement of Lynn Minella after more than four years. Sullivan's previous experience includes positions at Abbott Laboratories and The Home Depot, boosting confidence in his capability to enhance the company’s talent strategies.

Positive

• Sullivan brings significant industry experience, having held HR leadership roles at Delta Airlines and Abbott Laboratories.
• The appointment is expected to strengthen Johnson Controls' talent strategies and cultural dynamics.

Negative

• Transitioning to a new CHRO might pose short-term challenges in continuity.
• Minella's departure could create a temporary leadership gap in the HR department.

CORK, Ireland, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced today it has appointed Marlon Sullivan as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately.

Marlon brings skills and dynamism to drive our talent strategies and high-performance culture  -- CEO George Oliver

Sullivan reports to Johnson Controls Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George Oliver and joins the company from Delta Airlines, where he held the role of senior vice president for human resources.

"Marlon brings exciting skills, experience and dynamism to drive the talent strategies and high-performance culture that position us as the leading solutions provider for smart, healthy and connected buildings," said Oliver. "Marlon will be responsible for all elements of our employee experience, including talent acquisition and retention, leadership development, our critically important Diversity & Inclusion strategy, total rewards, and learning and development."

Sullivan will work with retiring CHRO Lynn Minella on a smooth transition and handover. Minella had announced her intention to retire earlier this year after four and a half years of leading human resources at Johnson Controls.

"I would like to thank Lynn for her vision, passion and support as a key contributor to the transformation of Johnson Controls, driving our talent and people strategy to support all elements of our overall growth strategy," Oliver added.

Sullivan is based at the company's North American headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, responsible for the overall Human Resources team. Prior to his role at Delta, Sullivan has served as a Vice President in HR with Abbott Laboratories, and his experience also includes HR roles of increasing responsibility with The Home Depot.

Sullivan earned his bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance from Morehouse College and his MBA from Harvard Business School.

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.

With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

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FAQ

Who is Marlon Sullivan and what is his new role at Johnson Controls?

Marlon Sullivan has been appointed as the executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Johnson Controls, effective immediately.

What experience does Marlon Sullivan bring to Johnson Controls?

Sullivan has extensive experience in human resources leadership, previously serving at Delta Airlines and Abbott Laboratories.

What was Lynn Minella's role at Johnson Controls?

Lynn Minella served as the chief human resources officer for over four years before announcing her retirement.

How might Marlon Sullivan's appointment impact Johnson Controls?

His appointment is expected to enhance talent strategies and improve the overall employee experience at Johnson Controls.

When did Johnson Controls announce Marlon Sullivan's appointment?

The appointment was announced on October 1, 2021.