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Roubi is new Johnson vp

Patrick-Roubi-Vice-President-Building-	Efficiency-Europe-and-AfricaEUROPE: Patrick Roubi has been appointed vice president and general manager at Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Europe & Africa. 

He succeeds Bruno Nicolas who is retiring at the end of January after 20 years of service.

“Bruno is a respected leader to many across the company. He demonstrated his business flair on many occasions and lead the successful transformation of Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Europe,” said Santiago Perez, vice president and general manager, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Europe and Africa, Middle East and Latin America. “Bruno achieved tremendous accomplishments for the company,” he added.

Patrick Roubi joined Johnson Controls in 2009 as vice president and general manager hvac and controls products Europe and Africa. In 2012 he became vice president and general manager for the France & South Region. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Patrick had senior leadership roles with Agfa Gevaert, Newell RubberMaid and Carrier.

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