Robert Harland
Business Development
Robert Harland is a building automation industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience spanning contracting, distribution, and manufacturing, including 16 years with Johnson Controls. This diverse background has given him a unique end-to-end perspective on how building automation solutions are specified, sold, engineered, deployed, operated, and supported throughout their lifecycle.
Throughout his career, Robert has led and collaborated with teams across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC), helping organizations navigate varying market requirements, regulatory environments, and customer expectations. His experience balancing global product strategy with regional business needs enables him to bridge the gap between long-term product vision and practical, real-world application.
Passionate about customer engagement, Robert works closely with building owners, operators, consultants, distributors, and integrators to ensure product strategies are shaped by voice-of-customer insights and focused on delivering meaningful business outcomes. His approach emphasizes operational simplicity, scalability, and long-term flexibility, helping customers maximize the value of their building automation investments.
Based in Tennessee, Robert remains actively connected with both global stakeholders and regional teams. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his children and pursuing his passion for the outdoors. Whether hiking remote trails, primitive camping, or navigating whitewater rapids, Robert brings the same spirit of exploration and problem-solving to his personal life that he applies to building smarter, more resilient facilities.