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Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has appointed Peter Lau as President and CEO of its Industrial Automation business, effective October 15, 2025. Lau, who previously led Honeywell's Security, Fire and Electrical Products businesses, returns to succeed Lucian Boldea.

Lau most recently served as President and CEO of FARO Technologies, where he led a strategic transformation resulting in successful acquisition. His appointment comes as Honeywell evaluates strategic alternatives for its PSS and WWS businesses, part of a broader plan to separate into three independent companies by the second half of 2026.

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) ha nominato Peter Lau Presidente e CEO della divisione Industrial Automation, con decorrenza 15 ottobre 2025. Lau, che in precedenza guidava le attività Security, Fire and Electrical Products di Honeywell, ritorna per succedere a Lucian Boldea.

Lau è stato recentemente Presidente e CEO di FARO Technologies, dove ha guidato una trasformazione strategica culminata in un’acquisizione di successo. La sua nomina avviene mentre Honeywell valuta opzioni strategiche per le unità PSS e WWS, nell’ambito del piano più ampio di scissione in tre società indipendenti entro la seconda metà del 2026.

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) ha designado a Peter Lau como presidente y CEO de su negocio Industrial Automation, con efecto desde el 15 de octubre de 2025. Lau, que anteriormente dirigía las unidades Security, Fire and Electrical Products de Honeywell, vuelve para suceder a Lucian Boldea.

Lau fue recientemente presidente y CEO de FARO Technologies, donde lideró una transformación estratégica que culminó en una adquisición exitosa. Su nombramiento se produce mientras Honeywell evalúa alternativas estratégicas para sus negocios PSS y WWS, como parte de un plan más amplio para escindirse en tres compañías independientes para la segunda mitad de 2026.

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Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) a nommé Peter Lau président et CEO de sa division Industrial Automation, à compter du 15 octobre 2025. Lau, qui dirigeait auparavant les activités Security, Fire and Electrical Products de Honeywell, revient pour succéder à Lucian Boldea.

Lau a récemment été président et CEO de FARO Technologies, où il a mené une transformation stratégique ayant abouti à une acquisition réussie. Sa nomination intervient alors que Honeywell évalue des options stratégiques pour ses activités PSS et WWS, dans le cadre d’un plan plus vaste visant à se scinder en trois sociétés indépendantes d’ici la seconde moitié de 2026.

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) hat Peter Lau mit Wirkung zum 15. Oktober 2025 zum President und CEO seines Geschäftsbereichs Industrial Automation ernannt. Lau, der zuvor Honeywells Bereiche Security, Fire and Electrical Products leitete, kehrt zurück und folgt auf Lucian Boldea.

Lau war zuletzt President und CEO von FARO Technologies, wo er eine strategische Transformation leitete, die in einer erfolgreichen Übernahme mündete. Seine Ernennung erfolgt, während Honeywell strategische Alternativen für die Geschäftsbereiche PSS und WWS prüft � Teil eines größeren Plans, bis zur zweiten Hälfte 2026 in drei eigenständige Unternehmen aufzuteilen.

Positive
  • Appointment of experienced leader with proven track record in strategic transformation
  • Strategic portfolio simplification ahead of planned separation into three companies
  • Incoming CEO has previous successful tenure at Honeywell
Negative
  • Departure of current Industrial Automation leader Lucian Boldea
  • Potential disruption during transition period and planned company separation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the appointment of Peter Lau as President and CEO of its Industrial Automation business, effective October 15, 2025.

A former President of Honeywell's Security, Fire and Electrical Products businesses, Lau is returning to succeed Lucian Boldea, who is departing the company at the end of the month to pursue another opportunity. Lau will be based in Charlotte, N.C., and will report to Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell.

Lau most recently served as President and CEO of FARO Technologies and as a member of the company's Board of Directors, guiding a strategic transformation that ultimately led to its successful acquisition. Lau also strengthened the company's position as a leader in 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology by committing to operational excellence, delivering a set of customer-driven products and solutions to accelerate growth.

In his prior role at Honeywell, Lau led three of the company's global businesses, which focused on global security and the detection and control of fire and life safety solutions. During that time, he helped shift our offerings from hardware to software-based solutions, expanded our global footprint and strengthened our commercial capabilities. Throughout his career, Lau also held senior leadership roles at Hubbell, General Electric and Catalyst Nutraceuticals. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University.

"We are delighted to welcome Pete back to Honeywell," said Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. "He brings deep industry knowledge, a passion for our business and a strong track record of driving growth—all of which will help fuel innovation and create value for our customers."

Kapur added: "We are grateful to Lucian for his leadership and dedication to positioning our Industrial Automation business for the next chapter of growth and wish him well in future endeavors."

Honeywell an evaluation of strategic alternatives for its Productivity Solutions and Services ("PSS") and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions ("WWS") businesses, which are part of the company's Industrial Automation business. This milestone enables Honeywell to further simplify its portfolio in order to accelerate value creation ahead of itsinto three independent, industry-leading companies, which is expected to be complete in the second half of 2026. Following the separation, Honeywell will become a global automation business focused on building automation, process automation and technologies and industrial automation.

About Honeywell
Honeywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with three powerful megatrends � automation, the future of aviation and energy transition � underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge IoT platform. As a trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest, most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations through our Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation and Energy and Sustainability Solutions business segments that help make the world smarter, safer, as well as more secure and sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit .

Honeywellis an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with three powerful megatrends � automation, the future of aviation and energy transition � underpinned by ourHoneywellAccelerator operating system andHoneywellForge IoT platform. As a trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest, most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations through our Aerospace Technologies,Industrial Automation,Building Automationand Energy and Sustainability Solutions business segments that help make the world smarter and safer as well as more secure and sustainable. For more news and information onHoneywell, please visit .

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Who is the new CEO of Honeywell Industrial Automation (NASDAQ: HON)?

Peter Lau has been appointed as President and CEO of Honeywell's Industrial Automation business, effective October 15, 2025.

What is Peter Lau's background before joining Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON)?

Lau most recently served as President and CEO of FARO Technologies and previously led Honeywell's Security, Fire and Electrical Products businesses, with additional experience at Hubbell, General Electric and Catalyst Nutraceuticals.

When will Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) complete its separation into three companies?

Honeywell expects to complete its separation into three independent, industry-leading companies in the second half of 2026.

What changes is Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) making to its Industrial Automation business?

Honeywell is evaluating strategic alternatives for its Productivity Solutions and Services (PSS) and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions (WWS) businesses, while planning to transform into a global automation-focused company.

Who is Peter Lau replacing at Honeywell Industrial Automation?

Peter Lau is succeeding Lucian Boldea, who is departing the company at the end of August 2025 to pursue another opportunity.
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