International. Johnson Controls International announced that Antonella Franzen has been named vice president and chief investor relations and communications officer, effective immediately. In her new role, Franzen will become an officer of the Company, reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer George Oliver.
In this expanded role, in addition to his current Investor Relations responsibilities, Franzen will assume responsibility for internal and external communications. He will also oversee the Company's Communications Leadership Team, which includes internal representatives from communications, marketing, human resources and government affairs.
"Antonella has been an integral part of my leadership team for over five years and brings a wealth of experience, an excellent reputation in the investment community and a unique voice for our internal and external shareholders," said George Oliver, President and CEO. "I am grateful for her many contributions and look forward to working with Antonella in her expanded role as we continue to transform Johnson Controls, with a focus on driving execution and maximizing shareholder value."
Franzen has served as Vice President of Investor Relations since the merger of Johnson Controls and Tyco. Prior to the closing of the merger, she served as Vice President of Investor Relations for Tyco International from 2007 to 2016, and Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis in 2016. Prior to moving into Investor Relations, she was Director of External Reporting for Tyco. Previously, Franzen spent seven years in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers providing assurance advisory services to several large multinational public companies in the industrial sector.
Franzen holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the College of New Jersey and is a certified public accountant.
