About the speaker: Javier Lujan is the Senior Director of Operations at Johnson Controls. He is an operations and supply chain executive with a multicultural background, capable of leading groups and driving accountability, teamwork, and results with a passion to win for customers. Coming from manufacturing roles in Mexico operations early in his career, he believes that servant leadership is the key to success in manufacturing through engagement on a daily discipline that involves decision-making for supervisors, line leads, and ultimately the shop-floor workforce. He understands the interaction of operations, supply chain, manufacturing, equipment automation, design for manufacturing, six sigma and lean, enabling both growth and financial improvement in multiple industries. Before becoming an operations and supply chain leader, he hails from a home of engineers and started his career with studies in Industrial Engineering, complemented with Machinery Design, Business Administration, and Production and Inventory Management certifications. He has successfully managed plants and businesses, improving manufacturing, cash flow, and customer-focused results.

About the company: Johnson Controls International is a leading American-Irish multinational conglomerate with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland. Specializing in the production of fire, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), and security equipment for buildings, the company has established itself as a global industry leader. As of mid-2019, Johnson Controls boasted a workforce of 105,000 employees spread across approximately 2,000 locations spanning six continents. This extensive global presence reflects the company’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions and services to a diverse clientele. In 2017, Johnson Controls earned the distinction of being ranked 389th in the Fortune Global 500, a testament to its significant impact on the international business landscape. However, due to its strategic decision to relocate its headquarters outside the United States, the company became ineligible for the Fortune 500 in subsequent years.

Employees: 102,000

Revenue: $25.3 billion