CORK, Ireland, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls
International plc, (NYSE: JCI), has named Michael Ellis, executive vice president and
chief customer & digital officer effective Oct. 14, 2019. In this newly created role, Ellis
will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson
Controls digital strategy, innovation and execution, working
closely with customers to drive new growth and value opportunities
across the globe.
Ellis most recently served as global managing director of
Accenture where he advised Fortune 1000 CEOs in developing digital
strategy and innovation for new transformative revenue
opportunities and industry leadership. Prior to joining Accenture
as an executive in 2018, Ellis was president, chairman and CEO of
ForgeRock, a global digital security software company. Earlier in
his career, Ellis served in leadership roles at SAP, Oracle, i2
Technologies and Apple Inc.
"Mike brings to Johnson Controls a wealth of experience in
helping companies navigate the intersection of digital innovation
and giving customers the products and solutions they need to
succeed," said George Oliver,
chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls.
"Recognizing digital is core to our growth strategy, I'm excited
Mike will help drive this innovation and focus throughout our
company."
Ellis received two bachelor's degrees from the University of Minnesota and has participated in
executive programs at the Kellogg School of Business at
Northwestern University and the Tuck
School of Business at Dartmouth
College.
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.
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