George R. Oliver is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls. Prior to becoming CEO on September 1, 2017, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for the company’s operating businesses and leading the integration of Johnson Controls and Tyco following their September 2016 merger.

George previously served as CEO of Tyco and as a member of its Board of Directors from September 2012 through the September 2016 merger with Johnson Controls. He joined Tyco in July 2006 as President of Tyco Safety Products and assumed additional responsibility as President of Tyco Electrical & Metal Products from 2007 through 2010. He was appointed President of Tyco Fire Protection in 2011.

Prior to Tyco, George had a more than 20-year career with General Electric (GE), where he served in operational roles of increasing responsibility in several divisions including as President and CEO of GE Water & Process Technologies and President and CEO of GE Engine Services as well as previous leadership roles in GE's Aircraft Engines and Appliances divisions.

George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.