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The board of directors of Johnson Controls International plc, announced that Pierre E. Cohade has been appointed to serve as a director. Cohade served as chief executive officer of Triangle Tyre, China's private tire manufacturer from 2015 to May 2016. Previously, Cohade served as senior advisor at China Vest Group, Wells Fargo's investment banking affiliate in China. Cohade also served as president of Asia Pacific Tire, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

Cohade currently serves as non-executive director on the boards of Deutsche Bank China, Acorn International and CEAT India. He is also the chairman of IMA in China, a peer group forum for CEOs and senior executives located in China. He currently resides in Shanghai.

In-depth knowledge of China

Current director and AIG President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Duperreault intends to retire as a director

"Pierre brings to us extensive experience operating large, global companies combined with an in-depth knowledge of China which is Johnson Controls' largest growth market," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls.

Cohade graduated from SKEMA Business School with a bachelor's degree, and has a master of business administration degree from Pennsylvania State University.

Retirement of Brian Duperreault

The Johnson Controls board of directors also announced current director and AIG President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Duperreault intends to retire as a director at the conclusion of the company's 2019 annual meeting of shareholders.

"I want to thank Brian for his dedicated service to the Company since 2004," said Oliver. "Brian's wise counsel has been invaluable to me and our executive management team as we continue the transformation of the Johnson Controls portfolio."

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