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Diane Schwarz

Chief Information Officer, Johnson Controls

Search every verified Diane Schwarz interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Diane Schwarz, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Johnson Controls, discussed her views on women in technology and leadership during a March 2023 interview for HCLTech's #ShePowersProgress series. Schwarz noted that representation of female CIOs at Fortune 500 companies has increased from 17 to approximately 22 over the past five years, describing this as a "meaningful increase." She emphasized the importance of early support for STEM programs, citing studies that she said show girls can begin to self-remove from tech fields by second grade. Schwarz also advocated for empathetic leadership, stating that "humility, listening, and vulnerability" are qualities leaders need to "unlock culture and amplify other voices." Schwarz highlighted her involvement with T200, an organization for top women in technology roles, and its initiative called Lift, which she said aims to "pull, lift and advocate other women." She also mentioned her work with the nonprofit EnPower, which provides technology training and career pathways for underserved youth, women of color, and veterans. Regarding Johnson Controls, Schwarz credited CEO George Oliver with "visibly changing the diversity of his direct reports" and said he is "driving profitability while very intentionally increasing diversity."

Recent appearances

  • Diane Schwarz on the Humility and Humanity of being a CIO

    September 23, 2025 · 📺 Ouellette & Associates Consulting, Inc.

    In this episode we’re shining the light on the leadership superpowers and industry impact of Diane Schwarz, Group CIO of Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. Diane’s leadership style is a unique blend of calm confidence, strategic clarity, and operational excellence that turns traditional roles inside out. You’ll hear why those around her refer to her not just as a CIO but as a Chief Integration Officer, Chief Inspiration Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, and more. We will unpack how Diane masterfully led the IT integration of two global giants, and we’ll dig into her…

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  • Ep 78: From Engineering to CIO: Diane Schwarz's Leadership Insights

    July 18, 2024 · 📺 Atalanta Diaries

    Diane Schwarz is Johnson Controls' chief information officer and the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. She is responsible for leading a global, business-aligned information technology organization. Schwarz develops and executes enterprise-wide I.T. strategy to ensure a strong digital core for Johnson Controls to scale and achieve its global growth objectives. A senior I.T. executive with experience in building and leading best-in-class I.T. teams, Schwarz most recently served as chief digital and information officer for Hunt Consolidated and previously worked at Te…

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  • Empowering Women in Tech: Fireside Chat with Diane Schwarz, CIO of Johnson Controls

    November 03, 2023 · 📺 LTM

    Join us for an insightful Fireside Chat with Diane Schwarz, Chief Information Officer at Johnson Controls, as she shares her journey and perspectives on empowering women in technology. Hosted at the LTIMindtree headquarters in Mumbai, this session celebrates and explores the importance of #WomenInTech, #Diversity, and #Inclusion. Diane Schwarz, a role model and inspirational leader, serves on the boards of NPower and T200, actively enabling individuals to pursue careers in technology through her training programs. In this chat, Diane discusses her path into technology, the role of technology i…

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  • Mega Talks with Diane Schwarz #InspireTomorrow | Part 2

    June 23, 2023 · 📺 HCLTech

    Welcome to part 2 of our latest episode of Mega Talks, featuring Diane Schwarz, Vice President and CIO at Johnson Controls, and Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer - MEGA Verticals at HCLTech. In this video, they discuss approaches to building a strong organizational foundation, optimizing resource allocation, leveraging digital tools for sustainability and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Missed part 1 of this interview? Watch it now here: https://bit.ly/3NjL7Gp

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  • Mega Talks with Diane Schwarz #InspireTomorrow | Part 1

    June 22, 2023 · 📺 HCLTech

    Tune into the latest episode of Mega Talks, featuring Diane Schwarz, Vice President and CIO at Johnson Controls, and Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer- Mega Verticals at HCLTech. In this episode, they discuss the importance of establishing a strong foundation and identifying technologies that align with an organization's long-term strategy. The conversation also sheds light on the critical role of resource allocation and leadership in promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that is sure to #InspireTomorrow Watch the part 2 of this interv…

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  • #ShePowersProgress: Celebrating Women in Tech with Diane Schwarz

    March 27, 2023 · 📺 HCLTech

    Staying true to our ethos of #ShePowersProgress: celebrating inspirational women in tech and their accomplishments, we are thrilled to share our conversation with Diane Schwarz, Vice President and CIO of Johnson Controls, who shares her vision about the role of women in the future of tech, the importance of empathetic leadership, communication and how women can be motivated to pursue a career in technology. #HCLTech #SuperchargingProgress

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  • Johnson Controls facilitates decarbonization with Oracle Cloud | CloudWorld 2022

    November 22, 2022 · 📺 Oracle

    Watch Philip Hoskins, KPMG LLP, Brian Mace, KPMG LLP, and Diane Schwarz, Johnson Controls, discuss how Johnson Controls ...

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  • Johnson Controls enhances their business with a diverse workforce

    April 12, 2022 · 📺 Oracle

    Learn more: https://oracle.com/applications/what-... Johnson Controls knows that leaders who show up as their authentic selves engage their employees, gain loyalty from their customers, and help ignite a culture of innovation within their business. Having a diverse workforce redefines business by tapping into the best human capital capabilities to achieve big goals. Contact Oracle Sales: https://social.ora.cl/6001JzysT Oracle: http://social.ora.cl/6008yDYy4 Try Oracle Cloud for free: https://social.ora.cl/6003yG8dB Oracle Events: https://social.ora.cl/6005yG8gv Oracle Support: https://s…

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