CORK, Ireland, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of
directors of Johnson Controls International plc, (NYSE: JCI), today
announced that Pierre E. Cohade has
been appointed to serve as a director. Cohade served as chief
executive officer of Triangle Tyre, China's largest private tire manufacturer from
2015 to May 2016. Previously, Cohade served as senior advisor
at China Vest Group, Wells Fargo's investment banking affiliate in
China. Cohade also served as
president of Asia Pacific Tire, Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company.
Cohade currently serves as non executive director on the boards
of Deutsche Bank China, Acorn International (NYSE: ATV) and CEAT
India (NSE:CEAT). He is also the chairman of IMA in China, a leading peer group forum for CEOs and
senior executives located in China. He currently resides in Shanghai.
"Pierre brings to us extensive experience operating large,
global companies combined with an in-depth knowledge of
China which is Johnson Controls'
largest growth market," said George
Oliver, chairman and CEO, Johnson
Controls.
Cohade graduated from SKEMA Business School with a bachelor's
degree and has a master of business administration degree from
Pennsylvania State University.
The Johnson Controls board of directors also announced current
director and AIG President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Duperreault intends to retire as a
director at the conclusion of the company's 2019 annual meeting of
shareholders.
"I want to thank Brian for his dedicated service to the Company
since 2004," said Oliver. "Brian's wise counsel has been
invaluable to me and our executive management team as we continue
the transformation of the Johnson Controls portfolio."
About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and
industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than
150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings,
efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next
generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to
deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our
commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with
the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are
committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value
for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our
buildings and energy growth platforms. For additional information,
please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us
@johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
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