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| birth_place = [[Parkersburg, West Virginia|Parkersburg]], [[West Virginia|WV]], US
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| occupation = President and Chief Executive Officer of [[Johnson Controls]]<br>Co-Founder of Electrification Coalition<ref name="Electrification Coalition">{{cite web|title=Members - Alex A. Molinaroli|url=http://www.electrificationcoalition.org/members/alex-molinaroli|accessdate=2 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725135856/http://www.electrificationcoalition.org/members/alex-molinaroli|archive-date=25 July 2013|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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| boards = [[Interstate Batteries]]<br>[[Battery Council International]]<br>Metropolitan Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce<br>[[Milwaukee School of Engineering]]<ref name=MSOE>{{cite web|title=MSOE's Leadership|url=http://www.msoe.edu/community/about-msoe/who-we-are/page/1270/leadership|publisher=MSOE|accessdate=2 October 2013}}</ref>
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'''Alex Adrian Molinaroli''' (born October 7, 1959) was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of [[Johnson Controls]],<ref name="Alex A. Molinari | Johnson Controls, Inc.">{{cite web |url=http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html |title=Alex A. Molinaroli |accessdate=2013-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305151702/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html |archive-date=2013-03-05 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> from October 2013 to September 1, 2017. Johnson Controls is a [[Fortune 80]] diversified company with 170,000 employees in 1,300 locations worldwide.<ref name="people.forbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/alex-a-molinaroli/46506 |title=Alex Molinaroli - Forbes |publisher=People.forbes.com |date=2012-04-18 |accessdate=2012-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414225541/http://people.forbes.com/profile/alex-a-molinaroli/46506 |archive-date=2012-04-14 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>
'''Alex Adrian Molinaroli''' (born October 7, 1959) is an American businessman who was the chief executive officer of [[Johnson Controls]] from 2013 to 2017.<ref name="Alex A. Molinari | Johnson Controls, Inc.">{{cite web |url=http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html |title=Alex A. Molinaroli |accessdate=2013-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305151702/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html |archive-date=2013-03-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="people.forbes.com">{{cite web |url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/alex-a-molinaroli/46506 |title=Alex Molinaroli - Forbes |publisher=People.forbes.com |date=2012-04-18 |accessdate=2012-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414225541/http://people.forbes.com/profile/alex-a-molinaroli/46506 |archive-date=2012-04-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Early life and education==
== Early life and education==
Molinaroli was born October 7, 1959.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portfolio.com/resources/executive-profiles/Alex-A-Molinaroli-76085 |title=Startups, Entrepreneurs and Innovation - Upstart Business Journal |publisher=Portfolio.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-14}}</ref> He earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering in 1983 from the [[University of South Carolina]]. He later earned a Master of Science in business from [[Northwestern University]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Alex A. Molinaroli |url=http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=10119748&privcapId=282590&previousCapId=282590&previousTitle=Johnson%20Controls%20Inc |title=Alex Molinaroli: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek |publisher=Investing.businessweek.com |date=2007-01-08 |accessdate=2012-10-14}}</ref>
Molinaroli was born October 7, 1959, in Parkersburg, WV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portfolio.com/resources/executive-profiles/Alex-A-Molinaroli-76085 |title=Startups, Entrepreneurs and Innovation - Upstart Business Journal |publisher=Portfolio.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-14}}</ref> At an early age his family relocated to [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston, SC]] for his father’s work.


He attended primary and secondary parochial schools and graduated from [[Bishop England High School]] in 1978.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
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== Career ==


He received a NROTC Scholarship to attend the [[University of South Carolina]] in [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia, SC]] and was accepted into the school’s prestigious Honors College. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1983
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Molinaroli went to work for Johnson Controls in 1983.<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/gen/executive.html?excode=E90A3E4F7C714B0DB1FBD5A5836E038D ]{{dead link|date=October 2012}}</ref> He held increasing levels of responsibility for controls systems and services sales and operations, and was Vice President and General Manager for North America Systems and the Middle East for the building efficiency business.


Later in life he continued his formal education while still working, earning a [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) from [[Northwestern University]] in [[Evanston, Illinois|Evanston, IL]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Molinaroli championed the development of consistent and effective sales management disciplines within Johnson Controls and has worked to expand that consistent approach on a global basis, involving over 300 sales offices in nearly 50 countries and was promoted to [[vice president]] and [[general manager]] for the North American Systems business.


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== Career ==
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Molinaroli was President of Johnson Controls Power Solutions business from January 2007 to January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Molinaroli named Vice Chairman, Johnson Controls and Brian Kesseler appointed President, Power Solutions, Johnson Controls |url=http://johnsoncontrols.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=113&item=3070 |accessdate=23 February 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103192708/http://johnsoncontrols.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=113&item=3070 |archivedate=3 November 2013 |df= }}</ref>


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Molinaroli went to work for Johnson Controls in 1983.<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/gen/executive.html?excode=E90A3E4F7C714B0DB1FBD5A5836E038D]{{dead link|date=October 2012}}</ref> He held increasing levels of responsibility for controls systems and services sales and operations, and was Vice President and General Manager for North America Systems and General Manager for the Middle East businesses for Building Efficiency Division.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
In January 2013, Molinaroli was named Vice Chairman of the Johnson Controls.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.jsonline.com/business/johnson-controls-promotes-alex-molinaroli-to-vice-chairman-5o8glvo-188206501.html |title=Johnson Controls promotes Alex Molinaroli to vice chairman |first=Thomas |last=Content |work=jsonline.com |year=2013 |accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref> In July 2013, the company announced he would become CEO on October 1, and Chairman of the Board of the company on January 1, 2014. He replaces [[Steve Roell]] in both those positions.

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In January 2007, Molinaroli was President of Johnson Controls Power Solutions Battery. As president of Power Solutions, he oversaw a renaissance within the company’s battery business. During this timeframe, the profitability and topline growth dramatically improved – driven by investments in China, the development of advanced battery technologies and vertical integration into battery recycling and separator technologies. <ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Molinaroli named Vice Chairman, Johnson Controls and Brian Kesseler appointed President, Power Solutions, Johnson Controls |url=http://johnsoncontrols.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=113&item=3070 |accessdate=23 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103192708/http://johnsoncontrols.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=113&item=3070 |archivedate=3 November 2013 }}</ref>

In January 2013, Molinaroli transitioned to the Johnson Controls corporate office as Vice Chairman and subsequently replaced Steve Roell as Chairman and CEO.
<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130725/NEWS/130729914/johnson-controls-names-alex-molinaroli-next-ceo |title=Johnson Controls names Alex Molinaroli next CEO &#124; Crain's Detroit Business |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |work=crainsdetroit.com |year=2013 |accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130725/NEWS/130729914/johnson-controls-names-alex-molinaroli-next-ceo |title=Johnson Controls names Alex Molinaroli next CEO &#124; Crain's Detroit Business |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |work=crainsdetroit.com |year=2013 |accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref>


As CEO of Johnson Controls, Alex Molinaroli led the company through significant transformation that continues today.
Molinaroli, along with the Johnson Controls research lab, has been looking into what the battery-powered future might hold for years. Johnson Controls has been working on testing the new generation of lithium-ion batteries through electric-vehicle projects from up to 30 years ago. According to Molinaroli, "Up until now, this has been a science project."<ref>[http://www.newsweek.com/related.aspx?subject=Alex+Molinarol ]{{dead link|date=October 2012}}</ref>
In 2013, Molinaroli signalled that JCI would "reduce its automotive footprint." During the next two years, JCI sold off portions of the automotive business or spun divisions into new companies. The garage door unit was sold to Gentex with the remaining electronics sold to Visteon, overhead and visors to a new company. Seating was spun out to become Adient. The remaining interior plastic division was sold to YanFeng.[3]
In 2016, Johnson Controls International plc was formed through a merger with Tyco International.{{Citation needed|reason=This whole paragraph needs citations|date=April 2021}}

Molinaroli retired from Johnson Controls in September 2017.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}


== Other ==
== Other ==
Molinaroli is on the board of directors of the [[National Center for the Arts and Technology]] board of directors.<ref name="johnsoncontrols.com" />
Molinaroli is a former board member of [[Johnson Controls|Johnson Controls International]], [[National Center for the Arts and Technology|The National Center for the Arts and]] Technology,<ref name="johnsoncontrols.com" /> The Electrification Coalition, [[Interstate Batteries|Interstate Battery]], [[Battery Council International]], [[Milwaukee School of Engineering]], Greater Milwaukee Committee and Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County United Way (as Co-Campaign Chair in 2015-2016).


Molinaroli is engaged in early stage investments and is an executive advisor for various startup and technology companies.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
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He currently resides in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]. He was married to Patsy Molinaroli but she filed for divorce on June 23, 2014.<ref name="johnsoncontrols.com">[http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/about/officers/alex_a__molinaroli.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081017222333/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/about/officers/alex_a__molinaroli.html |date=October 17, 2008 }}</ref><ref name="prnewswire.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-08-2007/0004501747&EDATE= |title=Johnson Controls Appoints Alex Molinaroli President, Power Solutions - re> MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ |publisher=Prnewswire.com |date=2012-09-24 |accessdate=2012-10-14}}</ref><ref name="people.forbes.com" />


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Alex is married to Kristin Molinaroli and has five adult children. He currently resides in [[Marathon, Florida|Marathon, FL]].<ref name="johnsoncontrols.com">[http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/about/officers/alex_a__molinaroli.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081017222333/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/about/officers/alex_a__molinaroli.html|date=October 17, 2008}}</ref><ref name="prnewswire.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-08-2007/0004501747&EDATE= |title=Johnson Controls Appoints Alex Molinaroli President, Power Solutions - re> MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ |publisher=Prnewswire.com |date=2012-09-24 |accessdate=2012-10-14}}</ref><ref name="people.forbes.com" />
He came to the aid of his step-son in 2012 after an arrest involving the manufacture of synthetic drugs.<ref>{{cite news|title=Royal Palm Beach man accused in synthetic pot case to be released on $1 million bond|url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/crime-law/royal-palm-man-accused-in-synthetic-pot-case-to-be/nQFWY/}}</ref>

On June 6, 2024, the University of South Carolina changed the name of their College of Engineering and Computing to the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.<ref name="sc.edu" >{{cite web | url=https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/06/usc-engineering-computing-college-named-for-alex-molinaroli-family.php | title=Introducing USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing }}</ref>


==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==

1. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/08/johnson-controls-molinaroli-affair/16920619/
2. https://www.cnbc.com/2014/12/11/trols-ceo-sees-bonus-cut-because-of-extramarital-affair.html
3. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-jci-results/johnson-controls-seeks-to-curtail-auto-interiors-unit-idUKBRE99S1C020131029

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130305151702/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html Biography] at Johnson Controls
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130305151702/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html Biography] at Johnson Controls




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Latest revision as of 23:16, 17 October 2024

Alex Molinaroli
Alex Molinaroli, President and CEO of Johnson Controls, 2013
Alex Molinaroli, 2013
Born (1959-10-07) October 7, 1959 (age 65)
Parkersburg, WV, US
Alma materKellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, (MBA)
University of South Carolina Columbia (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)
Occupation(s)President and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls
Co-Founder of Electrification Coalition[1]
Board member ofInterstate Batteries
Battery Council International
Metropolitan Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee School of Engineering[2]

Alex Adrian Molinaroli (born October 7, 1959) is an American businessman who was the chief executive officer of Johnson Controls from 2013 to 2017.[3][4]

Early life and education

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Molinaroli was born October 7, 1959, in Parkersburg, WV.[5] At an early age his family relocated to Charleston, SC for his father’s work.

He attended primary and secondary parochial schools and graduated from Bishop England High School in 1978.[citation needed]

He received a NROTC Scholarship to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC and was accepted into the school’s prestigious Honors College. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1983

Later in life he continued his formal education while still working, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.[citation needed]

Career

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Molinaroli went to work for Johnson Controls in 1983.[6] He held increasing levels of responsibility for controls systems and services sales and operations, and was Vice President and General Manager for North America Systems and General Manager for the Middle East businesses for Building Efficiency Division.[citation needed]

In January 2007, Molinaroli was President of Johnson Controls Power Solutions Battery. As president of Power Solutions, he oversaw a renaissance within the company’s battery business. During this timeframe, the profitability and topline growth dramatically improved – driven by investments in China, the development of advanced battery technologies and vertical integration into battery recycling and separator technologies. [7]

In January 2013, Molinaroli transitioned to the Johnson Controls corporate office as Vice Chairman and subsequently replaced Steve Roell as Chairman and CEO. [8]

As CEO of Johnson Controls, Alex Molinaroli led the company through significant transformation that continues today. In 2013, Molinaroli signalled that JCI would "reduce its automotive footprint." During the next two years, JCI sold off portions of the automotive business or spun divisions into new companies. The garage door unit was sold to Gentex with the remaining electronics sold to Visteon, overhead and visors to a new company. Seating was spun out to become Adient. The remaining interior plastic division was sold to YanFeng.[3] In 2016, Johnson Controls International plc was formed through a merger with Tyco International.[citation needed]

Molinaroli retired from Johnson Controls in September 2017.[citation needed]

Other

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Molinaroli is a former board member of Johnson Controls International, The National Center for the Arts and Technology,[9] The Electrification Coalition, Interstate Battery, Battery Council International, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Greater Milwaukee Committee and Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County United Way (as Co-Campaign Chair in 2015-2016).

Molinaroli is engaged in early stage investments and is an executive advisor for various startup and technology companies.[citation needed]

Alex is married to Kristin Molinaroli and has five adult children. He currently resides in Marathon, FL.[9][10][4]

On June 6, 2024, the University of South Carolina changed the name of their College of Engineering and Computing to the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Members - Alex A. Molinaroli". Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  2. ^ "MSOE's Leadership". MSOE. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Alex A. Molinaroli". Archived from the original on 2013-03-05. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
  4. ^ a b "Alex Molinaroli - Forbes". People.forbes.com. 2012-04-18. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  5. ^ "Startups, Entrepreneurs and Innovation - Upstart Business Journal". Portfolio.com. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  6. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Alex Molinaroli named Vice Chairman, Johnson Controls and Brian Kesseler appointed President, Power Solutions, Johnson Controls". Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  8. ^ "Johnson Controls names Alex Molinaroli next CEO | Crain's Detroit Business". crainsdetroit.com. 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  9. ^ a b [2] Archived October 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "Johnson Controls Appoints Alex Molinaroli President, Power Solutions - re> MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/". Prnewswire.com. 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  11. ^ "Introducing USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing".
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1. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/08/johnson-controls-molinaroli-affair/16920619/ 2. https://www.cnbc.com/2014/12/11/trols-ceo-sees-bonus-cut-because-of-extramarital-affair.html 3. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-jci-results/johnson-controls-seeks-to-curtail-auto-interiors-unit-idUKBRE99S1C020131029

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