Two Johnson Controls leaders named to Constellation Research Artificial Intelligence 150 list

Johnson Controls Chief Digital and Information Officer Vijay Sankaran, and Johnson Controls Vice President of Data, Analytics and AI Josh Lee, have been recognized by Constellation Research on its 2025 Artificial Intelligence 150, an elite list of executives leading AI transformation efforts around the globe.

In just a short span, the rise of artificial intelligence—especially generative AI—has sparked a wave of disruption and innovation across every industry. Digital leaders have been quick to harness this momentum, using AI to fast-track transformation and amplify their strategic influence.

“In the Age of AI, we can expect AI to be infused in every part of the business. This rapidly evolving field has pioneers, policy shapers, and practitioners that will transform industries,” noted R “Ray” Wang, founder and CEO at Constellation Research. “The AI150 is our attempt to identify a small slice of the innovators and change agents that are making substantial contributions to the advancement of this revolution."

Both Vijay and Josh are driving AI adoption and excellence within Johnson Controls and for its customers. As Chief Digital and Information Officer, Vijay is transforming the customer and employee experience through the use of software, data, and artificial intelligence. This approach delivers innovative solutions while simplifying and securing our digital landscape. Vijay joined Johnson Controls in 2021 as Vice President & Chief Technology Officer after holding leadership roles in technology transformation across a spectrum of industries. Josh Lee joined Johnson Controls in 2022 and has made strides to modernize and optimize data platforms globally, centralize the company’s data into one, holistic view, and is focused heavily on best practices for leveraging AI for company use and AI governance.

Fueled by nominations from peers, industry thought leaders, technology vendors, and analysts, the six-month selection process identified the executives leading real change. Each honoree showcases a deep understanding of how digital and exponential technologies are reshaping the business landscape and is actively steering their organization to thrive amid this ongoing transformation and beyond.

The full listing can be found here: https://www.constellationr.com/artificial-intelligence-150-2025-2026

About Constellation Research:
Constellation Research, a strategic advisory and analyst firm based in Silicon Valley, provides futurist insights and research to empower enterprise digital transformation. The firm offers a range of services, including advisory, custom research, speaking engagements, and analyst inquiries on topics such as the future of work, data-driven decision-making, and marketing transformation.