MELVILLE, N.Y., February 1, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today
announced that Ron Rothman has been named president of Honeywell Security
Group. Rothman will report to Roger Fradin, president and CEO of Automation and
Control Solutions.
In his new role, Rothman now leads the global security business, a leading
innovator, manufacturer and supplier of electronic security technology
protecting millions of homes, businesses and government facilities. Since 2002,
Rothman was president of Honeywell Security & Communications. He began his
career with ADEMCO in the 1980s.
“Ron is a highly accomplished industry leader with many years of experience
building our security business, growing new and long-term customer
relationships, and bringing product innovations to market,” said Fradin. “Under
Ron, our stable industry leadership, superior customer service, brand
recognition and new product pipeline will continue to position Honeywell as a
strong industry leader.”
Ben Cornett, who served as president of Honeywell Security Group since 2002,
now serves as chairman of the security business and will assist with the
transition until his retirement in March 2011.
“I want to thank Ben for his 15 years of business leadership where he
accelerated our global expansion, established strong customer relationships,
and founded our highly successful Partner of Choice program,” Fradin said. “Ben
had been instrumental in building this leading business committed to our
customers’ success and had been repeatedly recognized with coveted industry
accolades for his lasting contributions.”
Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100
diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes
and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.
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