Arthur McMiler 
Honeywell has appointed veteran aerospace executive Jim Currier as president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, which the multinational conglomerate is spinning off as an independent, publicly traded company by the second half of 2026.
The company also announced Monday that Craig Arnold, former Eaton chairman and CEO, will serve as chairman of the Honeywell Aerospace board of directors once the separation is complete. Arnold is, in the meantime, joining Honeywell’s board of directors.
What Are Currier and Arnold’s Credentials?
Currier has led Honeywell’s Aerospace Technologies business as president and CEO since 2023 and has spent nearly 20 years in senior positions across the company’s global operations. His previous roles include president of electronic solutions, president of aftermarket operations for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, and vice president of airlines, North America.
Arnold, on the other hand, brings over two decades of executive experience in the industrial and technology sectors. At Eaton, he oversaw the company’s transformation through operational and financial discipline. Before joining Eaton, Arnold spent over 20 years at General Electric in international leadership roles. He currently serves as lead director on the board of Medtronic.
Honeywell Chief Comments on Spin-Off Appointees’ Caliber
“Together, Jim and Craig bring extensive leadership experience and complementary industry expertise across aerospace and industrial operations that make them the ideal fit to lead Honeywell Aerospace in this new chapter,” said Vimal Kapur, Honeywell chairman and CEO.
“As a pure-play aerospace supplier with a highly focused leadership team, Honeywell Aerospace will not only have greater flexibility to advance innovative new technologies but also to sharpen its strategic focus and optimize capital allocation as it delivers for stakeholders while continuing to shape the future of aviation,” Kapur added.
