Jim Currier has been announced as the new aerospace president and CEO of Honeywell, effective August 1, 2023, following the retirement of current president and CEO Mike Madsen.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Jim Currier’s level of experience and tenure ready to take the helm for the aerospace business at Honeywell,” said Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur. “Jim has an engaging leadership style, a people-first approach, and strong relationships with our customers and employees. When Jim officially starts in his role, he will focus on accelerating the growth of our business and driving even more value to Honeywell Aerospace customers through safer, healthier, more sustainable, and innovative solutions.”
Currier has been with Honeywell Aerospace for 17 years, and prior to his current position, has held the roles of the president of Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India Aftermarket business; vice president of airlines in North America; and vice president of business development, engines and power systems.
Three decades in aerospace
Madsen began his career at Honeywell as an engine performance engineer and has also led development activities on a wide range of products ranging from solar dynamic power systems to cryogenic valves, launch vehicle actuation systems, and aircraft pneumatic components.
Madsen recently oversaw the launch of Honeywell Anthem, Honeywell’s next-gen integrated flight deck, and was responsible for the creation of the Urban Air Mobility/Unmanned Aerial Systems Greenhouse.
Unparalleled leader
“On behalf of the Board and the entire organization, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for the 37 years Mike has given to Honeywell Aerospace,” added Kapur. “I’ve personally known Mike for a long time, and he has been an extremely effective leader and change agent in our industry. Mike has a rich history of achieving and exceeding results, as Aerospace has won an unprecedented US$35bn in new business these last two years. His leadership and commitment to customers, employees, and the community is unparalleled. Because of Mike’s passion and dedication to the business, he has helped set up Honeywell Aerospace to be even more successful in the years to come, and I wish him the very best in his upcoming retirement.”
