Joakim Weidemanis

CEO & Director, Johnson Controls

Search every verified Joakim Weidemanis interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Joakim Weidemanis, CEO and Director of Johnson Controls, made his first visit to Saudi Arabia in June 2025. During the trip, he delivered a speech at the inauguration of a new production line for advanced chillers and an AHRI-certified performance lab. In his remarks, Weidemanis reflected on the company's 140-year history, noting that founder Warren Johnson was both a teacher and an innovator. He described the role of a leader as being both a teacher and an innovator, and praised the leadership of Johnson Controls Arabia for its role in the company's growth in the region. Weidemanis stated that Johnson Controls is "heavily invested" in Saudi Arabia and "deeply committed to continuing our investment" there, citing the country's economic development. He described the company's mission as helping to advance human society, noting that people spend most of their time inside buildings where cooling is important for environments such as education, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and data centers.