Johnson Controls Appoints Nate Manning Vice President and President, Building Solutions, North America

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Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) announced the appointment of Nate Manning as the new vice president and president of Building Solutions, North America. Manning, who joined the company in 2019, previously led Field Operations for Building Solutions, focusing on safety and performance. His new role involves overseeing strategy development and execution to drive growth through customer outcomes and digital strategies, including the OpenBlue initiative. Manning's extensive background includes leadership roles at GE Power and Eaton Aerospace.

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• Nate Manning's extensive industry experience may drive sustainable growth.
• Focus on digital strategy through OpenBlue could enhance customer engagement.

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• Concerns regarding continuity and potential experience gaps in leadership.

CORK, Ireland, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart and sustainable buildings, today announced Nate Manning has been appointed vice president and president, Building Solutions, North America.

Manning will oversee all elements of strategy development and execution in Building Solutions, North America

Manning will oversee all elements of strategy development and execution in Building Solutions, North America, focusing on driving growth by delivering customer outcomes that build on the Company's commercial, services and digital strategy, including the recently launched dynamic digital architecture, OpenBlue.

"Nate brings a wealth of customer, industry and market knowledge to this role and I am confident he will continue to inspire confidence and leverage all the opportunities available to drive sustainable growth," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO.

Manning most recently held the role of vice president, Field Operations, Building Solutions North America where he was responsible for safety and performance in the field installation and services organization.

Manning joined Johnson Controls in 2019 and previously held a number of global leadership roles, including general manager, Operational Excellence at GE Power, president & general manager for GE Energy Connection Services and vice president & general manager, Eaton Aerospace.

In his preceding leadership roles in GE Aviation he was responsible for profit and loss, commercial strategies, and life cycle management. Nate started his career as a design engineer. 

Manning holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Dayton. He is also a graduate of GE's Operational Management Leadership Program and the Corporate Audit Staff and is a Lean Six Sigma certified Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt.

About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. We deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 105,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers' mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, YORK®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

INVESTOR CONTACTS:

Antonella Franzen
Direct: 609.720.4665
Email: antonella.franzen@jci.com

Ryan Edelman
Direct: 609.720.4545 
Email: ryan.edelman@jci.com  

MEDIA CONTACT:

Fraser Engerman
Direct: 414.308.8321
Email: fraser.engerman@jci.com

 

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FAQ

Who is Nate Manning of Johnson Controls?

Nate Manning is the newly appointed vice president and president of Building Solutions, North America at Johnson Controls.

What is Nate Manning's background before joining Johnson Controls?

Before joining Johnson Controls in 2019, Manning held leadership roles at GE Power, Eaton Aerospace, and GE Aviation.

What are Nate Manning's responsibilities at Johnson Controls?

Manning will oversee strategy development and execution in Building Solutions, focusing on customer outcomes and digital strategies.

What does the OpenBlue initiative involve?

OpenBlue is a dynamic digital architecture launched by Johnson Controls aimed at enhancing building performance and customer outcomes.

When was Nate Manning appointed as vice president at Johnson Controls?

Nate Manning was appointed vice president and president of Building Solutions, North America on October 21, 2020.