Johnson Controls announces change to executive leadership * European executive assumes global responsibility for the Automobile Group

Burscheid (Germany) August 22nd (PROTEXT/ots) - Johnson Controls, one ofthe world’s leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronicsand batteries, has appointed Dr. Beda Bolzenius as Vice President andPresident Interior Experience, formerly called Automotive Group. In his newfunction, which is effective immediately, he is responsible for JohnsonControls’ global automotive business.

Beda Bolzenius was previously in charge of the company’s European, SouthAmerican and South African automotive business. Two years ago he joinedJohnson Controls from Robert Bosch GmbH. During his 18-year career atBosch, he served in a variety of senior management positions. In his newposition, Beda Bolzenius will report directly to Keith Wandell, Presidentand Chief Operating Officer at Johnson Controls.

His successor, Johannes Roters, 49, is promoted to Vice President andGeneral Manager Europe, South Africa and South America for InteriorExperience, effective immediately, and will assume Beda Bolzenius’ priorresponsibilities. Since 1989 Johannes Roters has held a number of leadingmanagement positions at Johnson Controls. He most recently served as thecompany’s Vice President and General Manager for Operations, ProgramManagement and Best Practices in Europe. In his new function he will reportto Beda Bolzenius.

Further information is available from:

Johnson Controls GmbH

Automotive Group

Industriestraße 20-30

51399 Burscheid

Astrid Schafmeister

Tel.: +49 2174 65-3189

Fax: +49 2174 65-3219

E-Mail: astrid.schafmeister@jci.com

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, buildingefficiency and power solutions with 136,000 employees in more than 1,000locations serving customers in 125 countries. The company providesinnovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable,safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services thatoptimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls'automotive product portfolio also includes seating systems, instrumentpanels/cockpits, door and overhead systems, interior electronics andelectrical energy management. The company provides batteries forautomobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineeringand service expertise. Founded in 1885, Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) isheadquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The European headquarters is inBurscheid, Germany. Please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com foradditional information.

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