Johnson Controls appoints Richard Lek as EMEALA Building Solutions President

Johnson Controls announces leadership change in EMEALA region

As reported by Johnson Controls, the company has appointed Richard Lek as vice president and president of Building Solutions for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA), effective November 4^th 2024.

Lek will become a member of the Executive Committee and will oversee the execution of the company’s go-to-market strategy in the EMEALA region.

In his new role, Lek will utilise customer and market insights to identify new growth opportunities and enhance customer experiences throughout the building lifecycle.

He takes over from Marc Vandiepenbeeck, who continues to serve as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer of Johnson Controls.

Extensive experience within Johnson Controls

Lek brings over 20 years of experience with Johnson Controls, having held multiple roles across both the field and Global Products businesses.

His deep knowledge of products, markets, and customers positions him well to lead the EMEALA region.

Prior to this appointment, he served as vice president and general manager for Continental Europe, where he achieved business growth with double-digit returns on sales, improved operational efficiency, and positive performance metrics.

CEO George Oliver expresses confidence in Lek’s leadership

Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver said: “Richard brings a wealth of experience to his new role, building on a successful decades-long career at Johnson Controls driving business results in Europe.

“We’ve seen an improvement in our EMEALA segment as we have implemented our end-to-end operating model.

“I have every confidence that he will continue the incredible progress we’ve experienced the past two years, which included a significant improvement in profitability.”

Oliver’s remarks highlight the company’s expectation that Lek will continue to drive growth and enhance profitability in the EMEALA region.

Lek looks forward to advancing company momentum

Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Lek stated: “I have tremendous passion for Johnson Controls and take pride in the colleagues and customers that I am privileged to work with each day.

“I look forward to continuing this momentum and building on the strong foundation already in place as we transition to a simpler, higher growth company positioned to deliver more consistent, predictable results.”

Lek’s commitment underscores his dedication to driving growth and improving results for Johnson Controls in the EMEALA region.

Johnson Controls names Richard Lek president of Building Solutions for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America: Summary

Johnson Controls has appointed Richard Lek as the new vice president and president of Building Solutions for the EMEALA region.

Effective immediately, Lek joins the Executive Committee and will lead the company’s strategy in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

With over 20 years at Johnson Controls, Lek has extensive experience in various roles, including his recent position as vice president and general manager for Continental Europe.

He succeeds Marc Vandiepenbeeck, who continues as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer.

CEO George Oliver expressed confidence in Lek’s ability to continue the region’s growth and profitability.

Lek has expressed his commitment to building on the company’s strong foundation and driving consistent, predictable results.