Andrew McCabe has been appointed to the newly created role of Director Government and Defence, Pacific.

In this role, McCabe is responsible for delivering strategic services and driving key installation projects within the government and defence sectors in Australia.

McCabe has more than 20 years of experience in sales and business development within the demanding service industry across Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Most recently, as the director of vertical markets with Johnson Controls, McCabe has built deep relationships with the defence and healthcare industries while gaining deep understanding of the broad portfolio of solutions, including AI-driven digital building management solutions, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning), fire protection and high security.

"Johnson Controls is committed to providing world-class building technology solutions for the government and defence sectors in Australia," says Craig Buettel, General Manager, Buildings, Pacific.

"With his strong leadership experience and extensive understanding of the current market, Andrew will build on our decades-long relationship working with the Australian federal government.

"In his new role, Andrew will focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs, such as sustainability improvements and optimising building performance, of federal facilities and critical infrastructures."

McCabe will also be responsible for further strengthening relationships with long-standing supply partners, including solution providers in high security, marine and cyber security, in Australia. He reports directly to Buettel and is based in Sydney.