Johnson Controls, announced that Kim Metcalf-Kupres has been elected to the newly-created position of VP and CMO. She will report to Alex Molinaroli, Johnson's Vice Chairman.
"In her most recent role, Kim has played an important part in growing our Power Solutions business in both mature and emerging markets," said Stephen Roell, Chairman and CEO, Johnson. "Kim's experience in developing high-impact marketing, sales and communications programs will help us expand the global reach and visibility of our company."
Metcalf-Kupres will lead the development of marketing and sales capabilities for the company's businesses, with added focus on customer satisfaction and brand development. She will also direct internal and external communications.
Since joining Johnson in 1994, Metcalf-Kupres has held a series of leadership roles in marketing and sales within the company's Building Efficiency and Power Solutions businesses. For the past five years, she has served in Power Solutions as VP, Global Strategy, Sales and Marketing.
Metcalf-Kupres holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-law and English from Wayne State University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.