MILWAUKEE, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls today announced it has appointed Greg Guyett executive vice president, Corporate
Development, effective Aug. 10. In this role, Guyett will
have responsibility for maintaining and developing relationships
with external financial advisory firms, leading merger and
acquisition activities, and working with the businesses on growth
initiatives for the multi industrial company.
Guyett will report to Bruce
McDonald, executive vice president and vice chairman.
"Greg is a strong-strategic thinker and he will bring valuable
global investment banking experience to help guide us on our
journey to become a leading multi-industrial company," said
McDonald.
Guyett most recently served as head of investment banking,
Asia Pacific for J.P. Morgan.
Prior to that, Guyett served in a number of assignments with J.P.
Morgan across the globe. Earlier in his career he was a senior
banker advising many of the largest industrial and automotive
companies on a broad range of strategic issues.
Guyett received a bachelor's degree in art and archaeology from
Princeton University.
About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and
industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our
170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions
to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings;
lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid
and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our
commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with
the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our
growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed
to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers
successful. In 2015, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized
Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual "100 Best
Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow @johnsoncontrols on
Twitter.
CONTACT:
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Fraser Engerman
(Media)
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414-524-2733
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fraser.engerman@jci.com
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