Katie Rowen has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer; Shauna Latshaw has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
Milwaukee, November 2nd / PRNewswire / -- Johnson Controls International Inc. ( NYSE : JCI ), a global leader in thermal management, critical infrastructure systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, announced today two appointments to its executive leadership team. Katie Rowen has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, and Shauna Latshaw has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, both reporting to CEO Joakim Weidemanis.
“Katie and Shauna are both verified leaders with profound professional knowledge, solid operational experience, and a shared commitment to helping customers succeed,” said Joakim Weidemanis, CEO of Johnson Controls. “As we continue to build the most influential thermal technology company in the world, their leadership will help us act faster, drive innovation with greater impact, and create more value for customers, employees, and shareholders.”
Katie Rowen appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Rowen possesses extensive experience in governance, strategic transactions, litigation, compliance, corporate risk management, government relations, and sustainable development. She previously held positions at Vontier, where her responsibilities expanded from Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer to also including that of Chief Administrative Officer. More recently, she has served as Chief Transformation and Operations Officer. She has also held leadership roles in legal and compliance matters at Fortive and Raytheon.
“Johnson Controls has an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future direction of society,” Rowen stated, “At present, reliable and energy-efficient thermal technologies are of such great importance, and the work done by this company is of profound significance. I am very pleased to join the team and, together with my colleagues, help meet customer needs and realize the growth potential ahead of us.”
Shauna Latshaw appointed as Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Latshaw has over 25 years of leadership experience in enterprise information and data technology within global industrial organizations. She joined Johnson Controls from Caterpillar and will be responsible for the company's AI and data technology strategy, which includes systems and infrastructure, customer-facing digital tools, as well as network security.
"What attracted me to Johnson Controls was the opportunity to solve customers' problems and have a meaningful impact," said Latshaw. "The most powerful aspect of data technology is its ability to simplify work, help people make better decisions, and transform improvements into measurable results. I'm looking forward to listening, learning, and working alongside the team to understand how we can accelerate growth and win over customers."
These two appointments have collectively strengthened the company's leadership team. Johnson Controls is leveraging its deep technical expertise and unparalleled field coverage to help customers in the data center, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education sectors operate with the required precision and resilience, while also reducing the energy intensity associated with these industries.
For more information about the leadership of Johnson Controls, please visit johnsoncontrols.com.
About Johnson Controls:
Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, critical mission building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help our customers use energy more efficiently and reduce carbon emissions. Our solutions enable operations with the required precision and resilience in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For over 140 years, Johnson Controls has consistently delivered results in the truly important areas. With advanced technology, full-life-cycle services, and a leading frontline organization in the industry, the company enhances customer performance, turns goals into tangible results, and drives societal progress.
