Johnson Controls International plc announced effective September 1, 2017, George Oliver, currently president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of Chairman and CEO. This action accelerates the move of Mr. Oliver to his new position six months earlier than previously announced. The acceleration was unanimously approved by the company's board of directors.

Mr. Molinaroli, currently chairman and CEO, will leave the company and the board effective September 1, 2017. In addition, the company announced that Jurgen Tinggren, chair of the audit committee and a member of the executive committee, has been appointed lead independent director of the Johnson Controls board of directors, effectively immediately. Separately, the company announced that Jeffrey A. Joerres has stepped down from the board of directors.