HANNOVER/ GERMANY, December 8, 2015 - Johnson Controls, the world’s largest automotive battery manufacturer, has hired Catherine Mulvey, to lead its Original Equipment business for the Power Solutions division in EMEA.The company’s headquarters for the EMEA region is located in Hannover, Germany.

As Vice President and General Manager Original Equipment Group, Mulvey will drive commercial excellence, top line growth and profitability for all Original Equipment markets. In addition, she will lead execution of commercial activities and build strong partnerships with customers in the region.

“I look forward to working with vehicle OEMs on their complex energy storage needs as they strive to meet more stringent environmental regulations on fuel economy and emissions reductions around the world,” said Mulvey.

Mulvey joins Johnson Controls from Eaton Vehicle Group. She brings to the company strong commercial expertise and more than 30 years of insights into the global automotive and truck industries with local assignments in Germany, the United States, Mexico and South East Asia with Robert Bosch GmbH.

Mulvey holds a Bachelor in Marketing and European Languages from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

For more information, please contact:

Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA         

Anja Buschatzky

Am Leineufer 51

30419 Hannover

Phone: +49 (0)511 975 1032 

E-Mail: anja.buschatzky@jci.com

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 130,000 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 seating components and 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 us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

About Johnson Controls Power Solutions

Johnson Controls Power Solutions is the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries, supplying approximately 140 million every year to automakers and aftermarket retailers. The company’s full range of lead acid and Lithium-ion battery technology powers nearly every type of vehicle for our customers- including conventional, Start-Stop, Advanced Start-Stop, Micro Hybrid, hybrid and electric. Johnson Controls' recycling system has helped make automotive batteries the most recycled consumer product in the world. Globally, 15,000 employees develop, manufacture, distribute and recycle batteries at more than 50 locations. For more information, please visit http://www.JohnsonControls.com/PowerSolutions or follow @JCI_BatteryBeat on Twitter.