John Perkins, Executive Director – Environment, Health and Safety; Johnson Controls
John is a Global EHS Executive with over 20 years of strategic and practical experience across several manufacturing industries including automotive, steel fabrication, electronics, chemical, distribution, & construction. Currently he has responsibility for the Global EHS Function across Johnson Controls’ 105 manufacturing and 150 Distribution facilities. John joined Johnson Controls in 2016 thru merger of Tyco, and previously he joined Tyco in August 2004 and has worked in various EHS leadership roles across several divisions including Tyco Fire & Security; Safety Products, Electrical & Metal Products and Fire Protection Service & Installation. Most recently, John was the Sr. EHS Director for the Global Products Division of Tyco. Prior to Johnson Controls, John spent three years in EHS at Visteon Corporation and six years in EHS Consulting. John holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Walsh College.
In 2017, John was elected as a Top 50 Environmental Professional by Environmentalleader.com and was elected to a two-year term as Assistant Administrator for the Manufacturing Practice of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). John is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and is a National Associational for Environmental Management (NAEM) member.
About NAEM
The National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM) empowers corporate leaders to advance environmental stewardship, create safe and healthy workplaces, and promote global sustainability. As the largest professional community for EHS and sustainability decision-makers, we provide peer-led educational conferences and an active network for sharing solutions to today's corporate EHS and sustainability management challenges. Visit NAEM online at www.naem.org.