AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Johnson Controls (JCI)

Johnson Controls executive Lei Schlitz to leave company, transition through October 1, 2026

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Johnson Controls said Vice President and President of Global Products & Solutions Lei Schlitz will leave the company as part of a planned transition tied to changes in its operating model. She is expected to stay through October 1, 2026, and her departure entitles her to severance under the company's officer severance policy.

Key points

  • Lei Schlitz, Vice President and President, Global Products & Solutions, will depart under a planned transition
  • Determination made May 1, 2026; Schlitz expected to remain through October 1, 2026
  • Severance benefits apply under the Severance and Change in Control Policy for Officers, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the fiscal 2025 Form 10-K

The filing

CompanyJohnson Controls (JCI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 4, 2026, 5:15 PM ET
Accession number0000833444-26-000040

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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