Julie Brandt is vice president and president, Building Solutions North America (BSNA), Johnson Controls. In this role, she is responsible for strategy and execution of the sales, design, install and service for the $9B North American direct-channel business. She focuses on capturing market leadership, driving operational excellence and accelerating growth by delivering a diverse portfolio of solutions for a variety of industries – from schools to office buildings, arenas to hospitals – to create healthier, more secure and more enriching environments for BSNA customers.

Julie joined Johnson Controls from Otis Elevator Company, where she most recently held the role of executive vice president and general manager, U.S. Western Region with full P&L responsibility across 28 states. She has lived and worked in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. She spent most of her career with Otis, holding roles of increasing responsibility within branch and general management, operations, field execution, sales, marketing, communications, and business development.

Julie earned an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business as well as leadership certifications from Harvard Business School.