North Carolina, United States, December 2025 – Tiffany Zakszeski has joined Johnson Controls as Vice President, HR – Global Talent & Organizational Capability, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s commitment to building a world-class talent and leadership ecosystem. In this role, Tiffany will lead the global functions of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, and Learning, with a focus on unlocking the full potential of Johnson Controls’ global workforce.
Sharing her excitement about the new role, Tiffany Zakszeski stated: “This is more than a new role; it’s an opportunity to help shape how we attract, develop and empower incredible talent across the globe. Alongside Chris Scalia and his HR leadership team, we’re helping great people do great work. By elevating Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development and Learning, we’ll create opportunities for every colleague to grow, lead and thrive. It’s about creating a culture where people feel inspired to bring their best every day, and where leadership is not just a title but a mindset.”
Chris Scalia, Executive Vice President and CHRO of Johnson Controls, welcomed Tiffany with these remarks: “I am beyond thrilled to have Tiffany lead our company’s transformation into a destination for top talent. We are focused on one mission—winning more customers than our competitors. A business system powered by world-class talent management, standard talent work for all leaders, and advanced workforce problem solving is how we will create an unmatched customer and colleague experience. Something special is happening at JCI.”
Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Tiffany Zakszeski served as Vice President and Head of Integrated Talent at Ralliant, where she helped drive talent strategy during the company’s emergence as an independent public entity. Before that, she was Segment Vice President, Human Resources at Fortive, where she shaped HR operating models and workforce capabilities across global business units.
Tiffany also served as Vice President of Human Resources at Advanced Sterilization Products, where she led the company through a significant transformation, building a new leadership team and embedding a culture of performance. Her most formative years were spent at Stryker, where over nearly 19 years, she held multiple roles in HR, sales, and training—leading transformative people strategies across divisions such as Neurovascular, Endoscopy, and Digital Technologies.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, with a legacy of 140 years of innovation. The company delivers technology and services that transform the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. With OpenBlue, its digital platform, Johnson Controls powers building performance for sectors such as healthcare, education, data centers, manufacturing, and transportation hubs.
Boasting the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software, and service solutions, Johnson Controls is redefining how buildings serve people, places, and the planet — at scale and with purpose.
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