Honeywell Names Jim Currier to Lead Aerospace as Craig Arnold Is Tapped as Future Chair

Overview

• Honeywell targets the second half of 2026 to complete the Aerospace separation, subject to Form 10 effectiveness, tax-free confirmation for shareholders, regulatory clearances, and final board approval.
• Craig Arnold will serve as non-executive chair upon separation and has joined Honeywell’s board effective immediately.
• The standalone aerospace supplier will be headquartered in Phoenix and ranks among the largest pure plays, based on more than $15 billion in 2024 sales.
• Jim Currier has led Honeywell’s aerospace unit since 2023 after nearly two decades in senior roles, including electronic solutions and global aftermarket leadership.
• The appointments advance Honeywell’s three-way breakup strategy, following the October 2025 spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials.