Honeywell names Hammoud and Picon to lead Process Technology and Building Automation
Aug 19, 2026, 8:17 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Internal promotions with proven growth track records and a major $4.95B acquisition integration insight can reduce execution risk and support multiple expansion as investors price in a clearer, longer-term growth trajectory for HON’s automation segment.
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Honeywell Technologies named Hammoud as Process Technology CEO and Picon as Building Automation CEO, effective Oct 1, 2026, with Ken West departing Aug 31, 2026. Hammoud’s track record includes seven quarters of high-single-digit organic growth in Building Automation and a shift toward higher-growth verticals, supported by the Forge platform and the $4.95 billion Access Solutions acquisition. The leadership transition could sustain PA&T growth and profitability into 2027.
Honeywell names Hammoud as Process Technology CEO; Picon to lead Building Automation.
Ken West exits August 31, 2026; leadership remains with Kapur.
Hammoud's Building Automation tenure shows seven quarters of high-single-digit organic growth.
Acquisition of Access Solutions for $4.95B referenced as growth tailwind.
Leadership changes could accelerate PA&T growth and Forge adoption.
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