Johnson Controls appoints Greg Guyett executive vice president, Corporate Development

MILWAUKEE, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls today announced it has appointed Greg Guyett executive vice president, Corporate Development, effective Aug. 10.  In this role, Guyett will have responsibility for maintaining and developing relationships with external financial advisory firms, leading merger and acquisition activities, and working with the businesses on growth initiatives for the multi industrial company.

Guyett will report to Bruce McDonald, executive vice president and vice chairman.  "Greg is a strong-strategic thinker and he will bring valuable global investment banking experience to help guide us on our journey to become a leading multi-industrial company," said McDonald.

Guyett most recently served as head of investment banking, Asia Pacific for J.P. Morgan. Prior to that, Guyett served in a number of assignments with J.P. Morgan across the globe. Earlier in his career he was a senior banker advising many of the largest industrial and automotive companies on a broad range of strategic issues.

Guyett received a bachelor's degree in art and archaeology from Princeton University.

About Johnson Controls:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2015, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

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