Richard Lek is vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA). In this role, he will serve as a member of the Executive Committee and lead the execution of our go-to-market strategy in EMEALA, using customer and market insights to capture new growth opportunities, and will deliver superior customer experiences throughout the building lifecycle.

Richard joined Johnson Controls more than 20 years ago and has deep knowledge of products, markets and customers, having held multiple roles across both the field and Global Products businesses. Prior to taking this role, he served as vice president & general manager, Continental Europe, where he delivered business growth with double digit return on sales, operational efficiency improvements and positive performance metrics.

Richard is known for his transformational growth leadership and focus on operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration. His approach is centered on building a performance-driven culture and aligning operations with long-term growth strategies. He is committed to driving sustainable growth by removing barriers to innovation, streamlining processes, and investing in strategic growth platforms.