Honeywell Names 11-Member Board for June 29 Aerospace Spin-off
Honeywell will appoint an 11-member Board for its aerospace spin-off, with ex-Eaton CEO Craig Arnold as Independent Chair and Jim Currier as CEO and board member. The standalone company launches June 29, 2026, and hosts an Investor Day on June 3 to outline its financial outlook and value-creation plan.
1. Board Composition for Honeywell Aerospace
The board for Honeywell Aerospace will comprise 11 directors, led by former Eaton CEO Craig Arnold as Independent Chair. Jim Currier, CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, joins the board alongside retired Alaska Air Group chief Bill Ayer, ex-UPS CEO Scott Davis and other experts in defense, technology, finance and capital markets to guide the standalone entity.
2. Spin-off Schedule and Investor Engagement
Honeywell Aerospace is set to spin off from Honeywell on June 29, 2026, pending final approvals from the Honeywell board and shareholders. Management will hold an Investor Day on June 3 to present detailed revenue forecasts, margin targets, capital allocation plans and value-creation opportunities for the new public company.
3. Leadership Vision and Market Position
The independent aerospace company aims to leverage a scalable technology platform and operational excellence to advance aircraft electrification, autonomy and safety. Focusing on defense and commercial aerospace end markets, leadership expects to drive growth through innovation, cost efficiencies and strategic partnerships to enhance competitiveness and long-term shareholder value.