Josip Lazarevski

Josip Lazarevski is Global Director of Data Science and AI at Johnson Controls, where he leads an 80+ person organisation delivering 800% ROI on AI investments and 30% gains in operational efficiency. He specialises in deploying AI and data science in complex, traditional and blue-collar environments, achieving 80% product adoption while managing multimillion-CHF budgets and global vendor ecosystems.

With over 22 years’ experience across Johnson Controls, Omnicom, Palo Alto Networks, EY and Thomson Reuters, Josip has built AI capabilities from the ground up, scaled generative AI with Microsoft across EMEA, US and APAC, and championed human-centric initiatives that upskill frontline workers. He is the author of Leading Lights: Navigating Traditional Industries with AI and an advocate for ethical, business-first AI and thoughtful leadership through change.