Alex Molinaroli
Alex Molinaroli | |
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 Alex Molinaroli, 2013 | |
| Born | October 7, 1959 Parkersburg, WV, US |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Kellogg 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 of | Interstate Batteries Battery Council International Metropolitan Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee School of Engineering[2] |
Alex Adrian Molinaroli (born October 7, 1959) was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Johnson Controls,[3] from 2013 through 2017. Johnson Controls is a Fortune 80 diversified company with 130,000 employees in 1,300 locations worldwide.[4]
Early life and education
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.
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 Science in Business (MBA) from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL,
Career
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.
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 Business. During this period he also provided leadership for the company’s York International acquisition and integration
Molinaroli was President of Johnson Controls Power Solutions Battery business from January 2007 to January 2013.[7]
In January 2013, Molinaroli transitioned to the Johnson Controls corporate offices where he replaced Steve Roell as Chairman and CEO [8]
Other
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 (serving as Co-Campaign Chair in 2015-2016).
Currently Molinaroli is engaged in early stage investments and serves as an executive advisor for various startup and technology companies
Alex is married to Kristin Molinaroli and has three adult children. He currently resides in Marathon, FL.[9][10][4]
References
- ^ "Members - Alex A. Molinaroli". Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ "MSOE's Leadership". MSOE. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ "Alex A. Molinaroli". Archived from the original on 2013-03-05. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ^ a b "Alex Molinaroli - Forbes". People.forbes.com. 2012-04-18. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ "Startups, Entrepreneurs and Innovation - Upstart Business Journal". Portfolio.com. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Johnson Controls names Alex Molinaroli next CEO | Crain's Detroit Business". crainsdetroit.com. 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^ a b [2] Archived October 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Johnson Controls Appoints Alex Molinaroli President, Power Solutions - re> MILWAUKEE, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/". Prnewswire.com. 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
External links
- Biography at Johnson Controls