JOHNSON CONTROLS APPOINTS RICHARD LEK AS VICE PRESIDENT & PRESIDENT, BUILDING SOLUTIONS EMEALA
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) has appointed Richard Lek as vice president and president of Building Solutions EMEALA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America), effective November 4, 2024. Lek, who has over 20 years of experience at Johnson Controls, succeeds Marc Vandiepenbeeck, who continues as executive vice president and CFO. In his previous role as VP & general manager of Continental Europe, Lek achieved double-digit return on sales and operational efficiency improvements. Based in Rotterdam, he will lead the execution of go-to-market strategy in EMEALA and focus on capturing new growth opportunities.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) ha nominato Richard Lek come vice presidente e presidente di Building Solutions EMEALA (Europa, Medio Oriente, Africa e America Latina), con effetto dal 4 novembre 2024. Lek, che ha oltre 20 anni di esperienza in Johnson Controls, succede a Marc Vandiepenbeeck, che continuerà come vicepresidente esecutivo e CFO. Nel suo precedente ruolo di VP e direttore generale dell'Europa continentale, Lek ha raggiunto un ritorno sulle vendite a doppia cifra e miglioramenti nell'efficienza operativa. Con sede a Rotterdam, guiderà l'esecuzione della strategia di market entry in EMEALA e si concentrerà sul catturare nuove opportunità di crescita.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) ha nombrado a Richard Lek como vicepresidente y presidente de Building Solutions EMEALA (Europa, Oriente Medio, África y América Latina), con efecto a partir del 4 de noviembre de 2024. Lek, que tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en Johnson Controls, sucede a Marc Vandiepenbeeck, quien continuará como vicepresidente ejecutivo y CFO. En su papel anterior como VP y director general de Europa Continental, Lek alcanzó un retorno de ventas de dos dígitos y mejoras en la eficiencia operativa. Con sede en Róterdam, liderará la ejecución de la estrategia de entrada al mercado en EMEALA y se enfocará en capturar nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI)는 Richard Lek을 EMEALA(유럽, 중동, 아프리카 및 라틴 아메리카)의 빌딩 솔루션 부서의 부사장 겸 사장으로 임명했다고 발표했다. 임기는 2024년 11월 4일부터 시작된다. Johnson Controls에서 20년 이상의 경험을 가진 Lek은, 계속해서 부사장 및 CFO로 재직 중인 Marc Vandiepenbeeck의 뒤를 잇는다. 이전에 유럽 대륙의 VP 및 총괄 관리자로서, Lek은 두 자릿수 매출 수익률과 운영 효율성 개선을 달성했다. 그는 로테르담에 본사를 두고 있으며, EMEALA에서 시장 진입 전략의 실행을 주도하고 새로운 성장 기회를 포착하는 데 집중할 것이다.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) a nommé Richard Lek au poste de vice-président et président de Building Solutions EMEALA (Europe, Moyen-Orient, Afrique et Amérique Latine), à compter du 4 novembre 2024. Lek, qui possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience chez Johnson Controls, succède à Marc Vandiepenbeeck, qui continue en tant que vice-président exécutif et CFO. Dans son précédent rôle de VP et directeur général de l'Europe continentale, Lek a réalisé un retour sur vente à deux chiffres et des améliorations de l'efficacité opérationnelle. Basé à Rotterdam, il dirigera l'exécution de la stratégie de mise sur le marché en EMEALA et se concentrera sur la capture de nouvelles opportunités de croissance.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) hat Richard Lek zum Vizepräsidenten und Präsidenten von Building Solutions EMEALA (Europa, Naher Osten, Afrika und Lateinamerika) ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 4. November 2024. Lek, der über 20 Jahre Erfahrung bei Johnson Controls verfügt, tritt die Nachfolge von Marc Vandiepenbeeck an, der weiterhin als Executive Vice President und CFO tätig ist. In seiner vorherigen Rolle als VP und General Manager für Kontinentaleuropa erzielte Lek eine zweistellige Verkaufsrendite und Verbesserungen in der Betriebseffizienz. Mit Sitz in Rotterdam wird er die Umsetzung der Markteintrittsstrategie in EMEALA leiten und sich darauf konzentrieren, neue Wachstumschancen zu ergreifen.
- Previous leadership role demonstrated strong performance with double-digit return on sales
- Significant improvement in EMEALA segment profitability over past two years
- 20+ years of internal experience ensures smooth transition and deep market knowledge
- None.
- Lek Succeeds Marc Vandiepenbeeck who continues to serve as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer of Johnson Controls
"Richard brings a wealth of experience to his new role, building on a successful decades-long career at Johnson Controls driving business results in
Lek joined Johnson Controls more than 20 years ago and has deep knowledge of products, markets and customers, having held multiple roles across both the field and Global Products businesses. Prior to taking this role, he served as vice president & general manager, Continental Europe, where he drove business growth with double digit return on sales, operational efficiency improvements and positive performance metrics.
"I have tremendous passion for Johnson Controls and take pride in the colleagues and customers that I am privileged to work with each day. I look forward to continuing this momentum and building on the strong foundation already in place as we transition to a simpler, higher growth company positioned to deliver more consistent, predictable results," said Lek.
Lek will be based out of the Johnson Controls Rotterdam office.
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Johnson Controls has named Richard Lek as vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe,
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