Jim Currier

Jim Currier is President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. He was appointed to lead Honeywell Aerospace, which will become an independent, publicly traded company following its planned spin-off expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. Currier has held the same roles at Honeywell's aerospace business since 2023 and has spent nearly two decades in senior roles at the company.

Currier earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami and was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame in 2014 for his role on the Delta Clipper X/XA program. Before joining Honeywell, he oversaw the design, development, and testing of upper-stage rocket engine programs at United Technologies.

Career History

• President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (2023–present)
• President of the Electronic Solutions Strategic Business Unit for Honeywell Aerospace, where he was responsible for running a $5B multi-business unit enterprise specializing in Avionics and Navigation systems for commercial and defense markets
• President of the EMEAI Aftermarket organization, where he led a $2 billion portfolio across Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, and parts of Asia
• Vice President of Airlines, North America
• Senior roles at United Technologies overseeing upper-stage rocket engine design, development, and testing

What Currier could bring to leading Honeywell Aerospace as an independent company: With nearly two decades at Honeywell and deep expertise spanning avionics, aftermarket operations, and global commercial airline relationships, combined with his background in advanced rocket propulsion technology, Currier is positioned to accelerate the pure-play aerospace supplier's strategic focus on emerging technologies in electrification and autonomy while optimizing capital allocation during the critical spinoff transition.