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Johnson Controls Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

PR Newswire•02/11/2026•08:45 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Katie Rowen named Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
  • ➤Shauna Latshaw named Vice President and Chief Information Officer
  • ➤Latshaw to lead enterprise AI and data technology strategy
  • ➤Both executives report to CEO Joakim Weidemanis

Expert Statements

Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls

“Katie and Shauna are proven leaders who bring deep expertise, strong operational experience and a shared commitment to helping customers succeed,”

Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls

“As we continue building the world's most consequential thermal technology company, their leadership will help us move faster, innovate with greater impact and create even more value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”

Katie Rowen, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Johnson Controls

“Johnson Controls has an extraordinary opportunity to help shape what comes next for society,”

Katie Rowen, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Johnson Controls

“At a time when so much depends on reliable, energy-efficient thermal technology, the work this company does matters deeply.”

Katie Rowen, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Johnson Controls

“I'm excited to join the team and work alongside my colleagues to help deliver for customers and realize the growth potential ahead of us.”

Shauna Latshaw, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Johnson Controls

“What drew me to Johnson Controls is the opportunity to solve hard problems for our customers and make a meaningful impact,”

Shauna Latshaw, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Johnson Controls

“Data technology is most powerful when it simplifies work, helps people make better decisions and turns improvements into measurable results.”

Shauna Latshaw, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Johnson Controls

“I'm excited to listen, learn and work alongside our teams to understand how we can accelerate growth and win with customers.”

Johnson Controls Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments PR Newswire

* Katie Rowen named Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer; Shauna Latshaw named Vice President and Chief Information Officer MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, today announced two appointments to its executive leadership team. Katie Rowen has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Shauna Latshaw has been named Vice President and Chief Information Officer, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Joakim Weidemanis.

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