Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Lei Schlitz as the new Vice President (VP) and President, Global Products, effective immediately.
In this role, Lei Schlitz will lead the Global Products business, succeeding Jeff Williams who retired earlier this year. She will be based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Delivering increased customer value
There is a multi-billion-dollar addressable market in front of us, with unconstrained growth opportunities"
“There is a multi-billion-dollar addressable market in front of us, with unconstrained growth opportunities to deliver increased customer value through a wide range of building portfolio products,” said George Oliver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Johnson Controls.
George Oliver adds, “Lei brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, and she will be an asset to Johnson Controls, as we accelerate our solution offerings and leverage our scale to capture this incredible market opportunity.”
Extensive industry experience
Lei Schlitz joins Johnson Controls from Illinois Tool Works (ITW), where she most recently held the role of Executive Vice President, Automotive OEM segment.
Throughout her 14-year career at ITW, she held a number of progressive roles including, vice president, Research and Development; group president, Global Ware-Wash & Refrigeration Business and Food Equipment, Asia Pacific; and executive vice president, Food Equipment Group.
Served in multiple executive roles
Prior to Illinois Tool Works, Lei Schlitz spent 7 years at Siemens Energy & Automation
Prior to Illinois Tool Works, Lei Schlitz spent 7 years at Siemens Energy & Automation, most recently as the Business Manager for Emerging Businesses, Residential Product Division.
Prior to that, she served as Director of Product & Manufacturing Engineering at Low Voltage Group (LVG). Earlier in her career, Lei Schlitz spent time at both General Electric and Eaton Corporation.
Highly experienced appointment
Lei Schlitz holds a Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, also from the University of Wisconsin, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanics, from Tsinghua University, China.