Johnson Controls Appoints Charles Baker Vice President and General Manager of Engineering

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles Baker recently joined automotive interior supplier Johnson Controls and was appointed vice president and general manager of Engineering - North America for the firm's interior experience business.

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In this role, he is responsible for leading the engineering function for the North American region. He will be based at the company's Plymouth, Michigan technical center.

Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Baker was a vice president for Honda R&D Americas in Raymond, Ohio. His prior work experience also includes engineering leadership positions at Saturn Corporation; Gantron Corporation; and the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors.

Baker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise. Johnson Controls , founded in 1885, is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ .

NOTE TO EDITORS: A photo of Charlie Baker is available from Debra Laceyat 254-5735. For access to other Johnson Controls news releases andadditional company information, visit the company's site on the World Wide Webat http://www.johnsoncontrols.com (JCI)