Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has recently informed that its Board of Directors has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer effective from March 12, 2025, following the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. He will succeed George R. Oliver following a thorough succession planning process.
Oliver, who led the company’s successful transformation into a pure-play building solutions provider, will continue to serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board until July 31, 2025. At that time, he will be succeeded as Chairman by Mark P. Vergnano, who has served on the Johnson Controls Board since 2016. Oliver will remain as an advisor to the company until Dec. 31, 2025, to provide ongoing support and ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Weidemanis is a seasoned operator with a successful track record in leading global technology-driven businesses and delivering profitable growth. He held several executive leadership roles over his 13-year career at Danaher Corporation providing him with extensive experience scaling global companies from a foundation of customer orientation, innovation and efficiency. He most recently served as Executive Vice President, Diagnostics and China at Danaher, where he was responsible for operational leadership of an approximately $15 billion group across eight global technology businesses. Through acquisitions and organic growth, the revenue of Danaher’s Diagnostics business grew significantly over a four-year period during his leadership.
