Johnson Controls appoints Irene Esteves to Board of Directors

CORK, Ireland, 3 June 2026: Johnson Controls International (JCI) announced the appointment of Irene Esteves to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Making the announcement through a 3 June Press Release, JCI said Esteves brings deep global finance and governance experience, with a proven record of leading large-scale, technology-driven industrial and aerospace organisations, further strengthening the Board, as the company advances its strategy to help customers deliver critical indoor operating conditions while reducing the energy intensity that comes with them.

Joakim Weidemanis, CEO, JCI, said: “Irene is a highly respected leader with a track record of guiding global organizations through transformation, and she will be a strong addition to our Board. We are at a pivotal moment as we are working on transforming our 140-year-old company by focusing on mission-critical applications to drive faster growth, leveraging technology and lifecycle-service-driven innovation and our proprietary business system. Irene’s expertise will be invaluable as we focus our capabilities, better serve customers and continue delivering long term value for shareholders.”

JCI said Esteves’ appointment reflects the Board’s ongoing commitment to refreshment and governance, with a focus on aligning its composition with the company’s strategic direction and the increasingly complex environments its customers operate in.

Mark Vergnano, Chairman of the Board, JCI, said: “We have been deliberate about ensuring our Board has the right skills and expertise to support the company’s growth. Irene’s financial acumen and experience give her a rare perspective on the types of businesses and industries we serve. As we accelerate growth, she will help strengthen the Board’s ability to guide Johnson Controls through its next chapter.”

With more than 25 years of financial leadership experience, Esteves, JCI said, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, where she oversaw global finance, treasury, accounting, tax and investor relations functions, and played a key role in corporate strategy and risk management. Prior to this, the company added, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner Cable.

Irene Esteves said: “I am excited to join the Johnson Controls Board at a time when exponential growth in mission-critical facilities is driving new demands for resilience, precision and energy efficiency. Johnson Controls has the technology, the global scale and the right leadership team to capitalize on these opportunities, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s strategy and creating lasting value.”