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	[https://share.google/lDUCplP3qN9zOZYGg '''Alex Molinaroli'''] (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli )''' (born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as '''Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls''' from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period of major corporate restructuring, portfolio realignment, and global operational integration.		[https://share.google/lDUCplP3qN9zOZYGg '''Alex Molinaroli'''] (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli )''' (born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as '''Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls''' from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period of major corporate restructuring, portfolio realignment, and global operational integration.

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	Following his retirement from executive leadership, Molinaroli has focused on education philanthropy, workforce development, institutional governance, and mentorship, with particular emphasis on engineering education and long-term talent pipelines in the United States.<ref>[1][2]</ref> He is widely recognized for leading a $30 million family commitment to the [[University of South Carolina]], which resulted in the renaming of the university’s engineering school as the '''University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing''' in 2024.<ref>[3][4][5]</ref>		Following his retirement from executive leadership, Molinaroli has focused on education philanthropy, workforce development, institutional governance, and mentorship, with particular emphasis on engineering education and long-term talent pipelines in the United States.<ref>[1][2]</ref> He is widely recognized for leading a $30 million family commitment to the [[University of South Carolina]], which resulted in the renaming of the university’s engineering school as the '''University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing''' in 2024.<ref>[3][4][5]</ref>

	== Early life and education ==		==Early life and education==
	Molinaroli was born on October 7, 1959, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. His family later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where his father worked as an engineer. Early exposure to engineering and applied problem-solving influenced his academic direction.		Molinaroli was born on October 7, 1959, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. His family later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where his father worked as an engineer. Early exposure to engineering and applied problem-solving influenced his academic direction.

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	While working full-time, Molinaroli later completed a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, expanding his technical background with formal training in finance, organizational leadership, and global operations.<ref>[7]</ref>		While working full-time, Molinaroli later completed a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, expanding his technical background with formal training in finance, organizational leadership, and global operations.<ref>[7]</ref>

	== Career ==		==Career==

	=== Johnson Controls ===		===Johnson Controls===
	Molinaroli joined Johnson Controls in 1983 and spent more than three decades with the multinational industrial company. His early roles included controls systems engineering, services sales, and operational leadership across North America and international markets, including the Middle East.		Molinaroli joined Johnson Controls in 1983 and spent more than three decades with the multinational industrial company. His early roles included controls systems engineering, services sales, and operational leadership across North America and international markets, including the Middle East.

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	In 2016, Johnson Controls completed its merger with Tyco International, forming Johnson Controls International plc, an Ireland-domiciled parent company. Molinaroli retired in September 2017, concluding a 34-year tenure with the organization.		In 2016, Johnson Controls completed its merger with Tyco International, forming Johnson Controls International plc, an Ireland-domiciled parent company. Molinaroli retired in September 2017, concluding a 34-year tenure with the organization.

	=== Post-CEO work and advisory roles ===		===Post-CEO work and advisory roles===
	After retiring from executive leadership, Molinaroli chose not to pursue additional corporate CEO or board chair roles. Instead, he shifted his focus toward advisory work, mentorship, and selective investment activity, particularly in energy technology and engineering-driven ventures.		After retiring from executive leadership, Molinaroli chose not to pursue additional corporate CEO or board chair roles. Instead, he shifted his focus toward advisory work, mentorship, and selective investment activity, particularly in energy technology and engineering-driven ventures.

	His advisory activities have included mentoring executives, founders, and institutional leaders, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and the southeastern United States. He has described this phase of his career as emphasizing long-term societal and institutional value over short-term financial outcomes.		His advisory activities have included mentoring executives, founders, and institutional leaders, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and the southeastern United States. He has described this phase of his career as emphasizing long-term societal and institutional value over short-term financial outcomes.

	== Philanthropy ==		==Philanthropy==

	=== University of South Carolina ===		===University of South Carolina===
	A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Molinaroli has maintained a longstanding relationship with the institution. In June 2024, the university announced that its College of Engineering and Computing would be renamed the '''University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing''' following a $30 million family commitment initiated by Molinaroli and his wife, Kristin Ihle Molinaroli.<ref>[10]</ref>		A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Molinaroli has maintained a longstanding relationship with the institution. In June 2024, the university announced that its College of Engineering and Computing would be renamed the '''University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing''' following a $30 million family commitment initiated by Molinaroli and his wife, Kristin Ihle Molinaroli.<ref>[10]</ref>

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	In addition to financial support, Molinaroli remains actively engaged with the college through advisory involvement and student mentorship. The naming of the college reflects multiple generations of Molinaroli family members associated with the university, including first-generation engineering graduates dating back to the 1930s.		In addition to financial support, Molinaroli remains actively engaged with the college through advisory involvement and student mentorship. The naming of the college reflects multiple generations of Molinaroli family members associated with the university, including first-generation engineering graduates dating back to the 1930s.

	=== Workforce development initiatives ===		===Workforce development initiatives===
	Drawing on his experience in global manufacturing, Molinaroli has emphasized workforce readiness as a critical constraint on economic growth. His education-focused philanthropy has included support for first-generation college students and programs that link engineering education directly to industry needs.		Drawing on his experience in global manufacturing, Molinaroli has emphasized workforce readiness as a critical constraint on economic growth. His education-focused philanthropy has included support for first-generation college students and programs that link engineering education directly to industry needs.

	=== Additional philanthropic activity ===		===Additional philanthropic activity===
	Beyond higher education, Molinaroli has supported healthcare, social services, and community-based nonprofit organizations. These include New Hampton School, the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) in Milwaukee, and Meta House, an addiction treatment and recovery organization based in Wisconsin.		Beyond higher education, Molinaroli has supported healthcare, social services, and community-based nonprofit organizations. These include New Hampton School, the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) in Milwaukee, and Meta House, an addiction treatment and recovery organization based in Wisconsin.

	He has also stated that he provides confidential tuition assistance to individual students without public attribution.		He has also stated that he provides confidential tuition assistance to individual students without public attribution.

	== Boards and organizational affiliations ==		==Boards and organizational affiliations==
	Molinaroli has served in governance and advisory roles with numerous organizations, including:		Molinaroli has served in governance and advisory roles with numerous organizations, including:
	* Milwaukee School of Engineering (regent and board involvement)		*Milwaukee School of Engineering (regent and board involvement)
	* United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County (board member; 2015–2016 campaign co-chair)		*United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County (board member; 2015–2016 campaign co-chair)
	* Johnson Controls Foundation (director)		*Johnson Controls Foundation (director)
	* Interstate Batteries (board member)		*Interstate Batteries (board member)
	* Battery Council International (board member)		*Battery Council International (board member)
	* Electrification Coalition (founding member)		*Electrification Coalition (founding member)
	* Palmetto Nuclear Council (board member and co-chair, Executive Leadership Council)		*Palmetto Nuclear Council (board member and co-chair, Executive Leadership Council)

	== Views on leadership ==		==Views on leadership==
	In interviews following his retirement, Molinaroli has emphasized continuity of responsibility beyond formal authority. He has stated that leadership is ultimately measured by mentorship, institutional contribution, and long-term impact on individuals and communities.		In interviews following his retirement, Molinaroli has emphasized continuity of responsibility beyond formal authority. He has stated that leadership is ultimately measured by mentorship, institutional contribution, and long-term impact on individuals and communities.

	== Personal life ==		==Personal life==
	Molinaroli is married to Kristin Ihle Molinaroli and has five adult children. He has been reported as residing in Marathon, Florida. He has described retirement as a period of sustained engagement focused on family, mentorship, education-centered initiatives, and civic involvement.		Molinaroli is married to Kristin Ihle Molinaroli and has five adult children. He has been reported as residing in Marathon, Florida. He has described retirement as a period of sustained engagement focused on family, mentorship, education-centered initiatives, and civic involvement.

	== See also ==		==See also==
	* [[Johnson Controls]]		*[[Johnson Controls]]
	* [[University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing]]		*[[University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing]]
	* Alex Molinaroli on X		*Alex Molinaroli on X
	* Alex Molinaroli on LinkedIn		*Alex Molinaroli on LinkedIn

	== References ==		==References==
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	[[Category:1959 births]]		[[Category:1959 births]]

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	'''Alex Molinaroli''' (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli'''; born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [[Johnson Controls]] from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period of major corporate restructuring, portfolio realignment, and global operational integration.		'''Alex Molinaroli''' (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli'''; born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [[Johnson Controls]] from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period of major corporate restructuring, portfolio realignment, and global operational integration.

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	'''[https://share.google/WV8Ga1mbnnQqO0QP9 Alex Molinaroli]''' (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli''') (born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period marked by portfolio restructuring, operational realignment, and strategic transformation of the multinational industrial company.<ref>https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us/history/our-leaders</ref>		'''[https://share.google/WV8Ga1mbnnQqO0QP9 Alex Molinaroli]''' (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli''') (born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period marked by portfolio restructuring, operational realignment, and strategic transformation of the multinational industrial company.<ref>https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us/history/our-leaders</ref>

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			[[File:Screenshot 20260111 220522 Google.jpg\|thumb\|Alex Molinaroli sreaking at the univdersity of South Carolina ]]
	[https://share.google/lDUCplP3qN9zOZYGg '''Alex Molinaroli'''] (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli )''' (born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as '''Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls''' from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period of major corporate restructuring, portfolio realignment, and global operational integration.		[https://share.google/lDUCplP3qN9zOZYGg '''Alex Molinaroli'''] (also known as '''Alex Adrian Molinaroli )''' (born October 7, 1959) is an American business executive, investor, advisor, and philanthropist. He served as '''Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls''' from 2013 to 2017, overseeing a period of major corporate restructuring, portfolio realignment, and global operational integration.

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	He has also stated that he provides '''confidential tuition assistance to individual students''', typically without public attribution. H		He has also stated that he provides '''confidential tuition assistance to individual students''', typically without public attribution. H

	* '''er Milwaukee and Waukesha County''' (board member and 2015–2016 campaign co-chair)		*'''er Milwaukee and Waukesha County''' (board member and 2015–2016 campaign co-chair)
	* '''Johnson Controls Foundation''' (director)		*'''Johnson Controls Foundation''' (director)
	* '''Interstate Batteries''' (board member)		*'''Interstate Batteries''' (board member)
	* '''Battery Council International''' (board member)		*'''Battery Council International''' (board member)
	* '''Electrification Coalition''' (founding member)		*'''Electrification Coalition''' (founding member)
	* '''Palmetto Nuclear Council''' (board member and co-chair, Executive Leadership Council)		*'''Palmetto Nuclear Council''' (board member and co-chair, Executive Leadership Council)

	His board service has focused on education, workforce readiness, energy systems, and community development.		His board service has focused on education, workforce readiness, energy systems, and community development.
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	==See also==		==See also==

	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Molinaroli Alex Molinaroli Wikipedia]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Molinaroli Alex Molinaroli Wikipedia]

	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130305151702/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html Johnson Controls]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130305151702/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/about/our_leaders/Officers/Alex_A_Molinaroli.html Johnson Controls]

	* [https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/06/usc-engineering-computing-college-named-for-alex-molinaroli-family.php University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing]		*[https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/06/usc-engineering-computing-college-named-for-alex-molinaroli-family.php University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing]

	* [https://twitter.com/amolinaroli Alex Molinaroli on X]		*[https://twitter.com/amolinaroli Alex Molinaroli on X]

	* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmolinaroli Alex Molinaroli on LinkedIN ]		*[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmolinaroli Alex Molinaroli on LinkedIN ]

	==[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmolinaroli References]==		==[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmolinaroli References]==