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05 February 2025

Johnson Controls Appoints Joakim Weidemanis as CEO

Johnson Controls has announced that Joakim Weidemanis will become its Chief Executive Officer, effective March 12, 2025. He will succeed George R. Oliver, who has led the company’s transformation into a pure-play building solutions provider. Oliver will continue as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board until July 31, 2025, before being succeeded by Mark P. Vergnano. Oliver will remain as an advisor to the company until the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.

Weidemanis brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure at Danaher Corporation, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President, overseeing an approximately $15 billion diagnostics and China business. His experience includes scaling global companies, driving innovation, and improving operational efficiency. Before Danaher, he held senior roles at Mettler Toledo and ABB, gaining international experience across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

“The Board identified Joakim as uniquely suited to lead Johnson Controls during its next chapter of growth,” said Jürgen Tinggren, lead independent director of the Johnson Controls Board. “His approach to leading service-oriented businesses aligns well with our operating model.”

Weidemanis expressed enthusiasm about joining the company: “I am energized by its mission-driven culture and strong legacy of developing market-leading technology and solutions. I look forward to building on the foundation George and the team have created.”

Oliver endorsed Weidemanis as his successor, stating, “Joakim is the ideal person to lead Johnson Controls as CEO. The efforts we have made over the past eight years have transformed the company into a simpler, more profitable, and faster-growing business.”

Alongside the leadership change, Johnson Controls has also released its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings results and updated its full-year financial guidance.
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