AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Honeywell Technologies (HON)

Honeywell names Peter Lau CEO of Industrial Automation; Lucian Boldea departs Aug. 31

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Honeywell said Peter Lau will become President and CEO of its Industrial Automation segment effective October 15, 2025, and will be an executive officer reporting to Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur. The current segment head, Lucian Boldea, will leave the company on August 31, 2025. The change sets new leadership for one of Honeywell's business segments, but the filing does not discuss financial effects.

Key points

  • Peter Lau, age 46, becomes President and CEO of Industrial Automation effective October 15, 2025
  • Lucian Boldea, age 54, departs Honeywell on August 31, 2025
  • Lau most recently served as President and CEO of FARO Technologies and previously led Honeywell's Security, Fire and Electrical Products businesses from January 2018 to August 2020

The filing

CompanyHoneywell Technologies (HON)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 22, 2025, 4:58 PM ET
Accession number0000773840-25-000074

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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