Honeywell names Jim Currier CEO and Craig Arnold chair of planned aerospace spin-off
Honeywell said Jim Currier, currently President and CEO of its Aerospace Technologies segment, has been selected to lead Honeywell Aerospace after its planned spin-off, and Craig Arnold has been selected as non-executive Chairman of that company's board. Arnold has also joined Honeywell's own Board of Directors effective immediately, pending election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners. The spin-off is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.
Key points
- Jim Currier, 59, selected as President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, which will be an independent public company after the spin-off
- Craig Arnold, 65, retired Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, selected as non-executive Chairman of Honeywell Aerospace's board; he becomes Board Chair on completion of the spin-off
- Arnold appointed to Honeywell's Board of Directors effective immediately and will stand for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners
- Honeywell Aerospace had more than $15 billion in 2024 sales; spin-off expected in the second half of 2026
The filing
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