Ramon Genemaras brings on board experience in international business operations

Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions (GWS) has announced appointing Ramon Genemaras to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.

Genemaras brings a wealth of experience in international business operations, the announcement said, and added that he joins Johnson Controls GWS from Tyco Security Solutions, where he was Vice President of Global Operations and was responsible for driving operational excellence across the global business. Previously, he worked at GE for 17 years in a variety of international engineering, manufacturing and operational leadership roles, the announcement said.

Johnson Controls GWS, Vice President and General Manager, Guy Holden, said about the appointment: “This appointment reinforces our vision to be the leading provider of workplace services to the world’s major organisations. It’s strategically significant in the global development of our business, as it will bring the company’s operations and regional infrastructure under a single leader. As our market has become more global, the scale and complexity of our operations have increased. Ramon will ensure that we continue to deliver excellent services to our global customers.”

Genemaras, saying that he was looking forward to joining the business at such an exciting time of growth and opportunity, added: “Operational efficiency and effectiveness are vital in times of economic uncertainty. To sustain the GWS vision as a leading provider of workplace solutions, global operational performance and strategic account engagement are essential.”