Johnson Controls Announces Interior Experience Executive Leadership Appointments

PLYMOUTH, Mich. and BURSCHEID, Germany, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced new executive leadership roles for two of its Interior Experience executives.

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Dr. Beda-Helmut Bolzenius, 50, has been appointed Johnson Controls' vice president and president, Interior Experience. In his new assignment, he will lead the company's global business serving the automotive interiors industry. Dr. Bolzenius previously had responsibility for the company's automotive interiors business in Europe. He joined Johnson Controls in 2004, following an 18-year career with Robert Bosch GmbH, where he served in a variety of senior management positions. Dr. Bolzenius will report to Keith Wandell, president and chief operating officer of Johnson Controls.

Johannes Roters, 49, has been appointed vice president and general manager for Interior Experience, Europe and will assume Dr. Bolzenius' prior responsibilities. Mr. Roters previously served as the company's vice president and general manager of operations, program management and best practices for Europe. He joined Johnson Controls in 1989 and has held a number of operational leadership positions. Mr. Roters will report to Dr. Bolzenius.

The executives' new assignments are effective immediately.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise. Johnson Controls has 136,000 employees in more than 1,000 locations serving customers in 125 countries. Founded in 1885, the company has its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ .