The 966 speaks with Dr. Mohanad AlSheikh, CEO of Johnson Controls Arabia, a leading player in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region’s growing HVAC and smart building market. 

The 966 hosts ask Dr. Mohanad about the growing business opportunities in the HVAC and smart buildings space in the Kingdom and the wider region, the company’s focus on sustainability, and the importance of being a leading local content provider for Saudi Arabia. They also discuss how Johnson Controls Arabia is proving to be a trailblazer in R&D and technology transfer and development, and why that is important for the ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

Other areas of focus for Johnson Controls includes AI, machine learning, and building technologies that help the company lead efforts to decarbonize in the region. 

The hosts begin the discussion by asking Dr. Mohanad to share his journey to-date, starting with his education in the United States when the hosts first met Dr. Mohaned. 

Dr. Mohanad joined Johnson Controls Arabia, a JV between the U.S.-headquartered Johnson Controls and local provider Al Salem, over a decade ago before rising to become head of the company.