Johnson Controls Announces Departure of Commercial & Field Operations President Julie Brandt

Executive Departure Summary: Johnson Controls International plc ($JCI)

Overview

On September 30, 2026, Johnson Controls International plc filed a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers).

Key Details of the Event

• Officer Involved: Julie Brandt, Vice President and President, Global Commercial and Field Operations.
• Date of Determination: September 25, 2026.
• Nature of Departure: Planned transition in connection with broader modifications to the company's operating model.
• Advisory Period: Ms. Brandt will transition to an advisory capacity beginning October 1, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in that role through December 31, 2026.
• Severance Terms: Her departure entitles her to severance benefits outlined in the company's Severance and Change in Control Policy for Officers (previously filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025).

Governance and Market Context

• The departure appears orderly and tied to organizational restructuring rather than performance issues or operational disputes.
• As this does not involve direct open-market buying or selling of equity securities, the direct trading impact is considered low.