Johnson Controls has announced the appointment of Chris Scalia as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Scalia will report to CEO Joakim Weidemanis and serve as a member of the company’s executive committee.
Scalia joins Johnson Controls after two decades of experience at The Hershey Company, where he most recently served in dual roles as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Transformation Officer.
According to the company, his approach to leadership is anchored in front-line enablement, building excellent teams and leveraging continuous improvement and lean principles critical to the implementation of a growth business system at Johnson Controls.
Scalia succeeds Marlon Sullivan, who will depart Johnson Controls at the end of July and serve as an advisor for several months thereafter.
Scalia began his career at Morgan Lewis, where he practiced labor relations and management employment law.
He has held more than 10 roles at Hershey during his career, including a successful change across supply chain, P&L operations, talent, workforce analytics and technology and scaled business model transformation.
He holds an Executive Master’s degree in Human Resources from Cornell University, a Juris Doctorate from Penn State and a Bachelor of Arts from Juniata College.
Joakim Weidemanis, CEO, Johnson Controls commented: “Chris brings a rare combination of people and culture strategy, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to building excellent teams.
“As we continue to transform Johnson Controls into a growth-focused, customer-centric powerhouse, Chris’s leadership will be critical in shaping a world-class employee experience, making us a magnet for top talent and building the capabilities we need to win with customers,” Weidemanis concluded.