Johnson Controls names Claude Allain to lead ME operations

Johnson Controls, a global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, has announced the appointment of Claude Allain as VP and GM of Middle East operations. Johnson Controls serves the market with offices in the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Oman, and Bahrain.
Through a joint venture, Al Salem Johnson Controls operates in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
“Claude comes to the Middle East with an exemplary track record, a deep understanding of the Middle East markets, and respect for its culture. Under his leadership, we will reinforce our commitment to operational excellence, quality, responsiveness and innovation,” said Santiago Perez, VP and GM Europe, Africa, Middle East and South America.
“Claude will focus on process simplification and make it easier for our customers to achieve better energy and operational efficiency.”
Since joining Johnson Controls in 2004, Allain has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility, including executive leadership roles across Europe.
Most recently, Allain led the energy savings performance contracting business in North America.
Allain said, “Our ability to customize and scale our comprehensive technology and service offering will help organizations across the Middle East overcome challenges of any magnitude and complexity. I’m eager to work with our customers, employees and partners to make the Middle East a global leader in building efficiency.”
Johnson Controls maintains a wide network of distribution partners and is a preferred supplier for several real estate development companies and district cooling service companies. In the Middle East, Johnson Controls supplies the equipment and controls for buildings across the region.
Allain succeeds Magdy Mekky, vice president and managing director since 2008, who will move to a new role.