Johnson Controls Appoints New Leader for Automotive Experience Business in Russia

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, today announced the appointment of Alexander Zaytsev as general manager for the company’s Automotive Experience business in Russia.

Zaytsev takes over responsibility from Heinrich Fiedler, the former general manager in Russia who is retiring after almost 15 years with Johnson Controls.

Before joining Johnson Controls, Zaytsev worked for 13 years in various positions for a global automaker in European markets including Russia. For the past three years, he has served as the company’s head of purchasing in Russia.

Johnson Controls Automotive Experience operates a just-in-time assembly plant for complete car seats and a metals and mechanisms plant in St. Petersburg in addition to a seat covers plant in Togliatti.