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Dave Cote is chairman and CEO of Honeywell, a $40 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. He was elected president, CEO, and a member of Honeywell's Board in February 2002, and named chairman of the Board on July 1, 2002.   During Cote's dozen years of leadership at Honeywell, the company has delivered strong growth in sales, earnings per share, segment profit, cash flow, and a total shareowner return of 400%. Honeywell has great positions in good industries and technologies that address some of the world’s toughest challenges such as safety and security, clean energy generation, energy efficiency, customer productivity, and globalization. More than 50 percent of the company’s sales are outside the U.S, and the company’s more than 131,000 employees, including 22,000 scientists and engineers, are focused on developing innovative products and solutions that help Honeywell’s customers – and their customers – improve performance and productivity.   Cote was elected in March 2014 as a Class B director to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to represent the interests of the public.  In 2012-13 Cote served as a founding member of the steering committee of the Campaign to Fix Debt, a bi-partisan effort to build support for a comprehensive U.S. debt reduction plan. Cote was named Vice Chair of the Business Roundtable (BRT) in 2011 and chairs it’s Energy and Environment Committee. In 2010, Cote was named by President Barack Obama to serve on the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, also known as the Simpson-Bowles Commission. Cote was named co-chair of the U.S.-India CEO Forum by President Obama in 2009, and has served on the Forum since July 2005. In 2014, Cote was selected for the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, which recognizes dedicated community leaders who have accomplished remarkable achievements through honesty, hard work, self-reliance and perseverance over adversity. Also in 2014, Cote was named Institutional Investor’s Best CEO in the Capital Good/Industrial – Electrical Equipment & Multi-Industry category.  In 2013, Cote was named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive, recognized as one of the World’s Best CEOs by Barron’s, presented the Australian Association’s Award for Excellence, and named one of the 100 CEO Leaders in STEM by StemConnectors.org.  He received the Asia Society's Global Leadership Award and the Peter G. Peterson Award for Business Statesmanship from the Committee for Economic Development in 2012, and the Distinguished Achievement Award from B’nai B’rith International in 2011. Cote also received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the Foreign Policy Association in 2007.   Cote earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire, and, in 2011, the University presented him with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.  In 2009, Cote was made an honorary professor at the Beihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Beijing, China. In 2001, Cote received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Graziadio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University.

David M. Cote
Chairman and CEO, Honeywell

Tim Mahoney is President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace, one of Honeywell International's largest business groups. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell Aerospace is a technology and services leader in three main sectors: Air Transport & Regional, Business & General Aviation, and Defense & Space.   Prior to becoming CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, Mahoney served four years on the company’s leadership team -- as President of the Business & General Aviation business, President of the Air Transport & Regional business, and most recently as Chief Technology Officer.   As Chief Technology Officer, Mahoney had global responsibilities for engineering, research and new product development, managing the company’s R&D programs and more than 12,000 employees.   He led significant improvements in operational efficiency and engineering alignment with the company’s integrated process for delivering new products to the market.   Previously, in his role leading the Air Transport & Regional business unit that serves the OEM, airline and aftermarket segments of commercial aviation, Mahoney strengthened customer relationships and development program execution on major systems for new aircraft platforms.   A 30-year veteran of the aerospace industry, Mahoney worked for Sikorsky Aircraft, where he held a series of increasingly significant leadership roles before joining Honeywell.   Mahoney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of South Florida. Later in his aerospace career, he graduated from the Defense Systems Management College and Harvard Business School’s highly regarded Program for Management Development.

Tim Mahoney
President and CEO, Aerospace

Alex Ismail is the President and CEO of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS), a global leader in environmental controls, building process solutions, and life safety, security, sensing, scanning, and mobility products that help to create safer, more comfortable, more secure, and more productive environments, which generated more than $16 billion in revenue in 2013. Alex was most recently the President of Honeywell Energy, Safety, and Security (ESS) within ACS, overseeing its five business units - Environmental and Combustion Controls, Life Safety, Security Group, Scanning & Mobility, and Sensing and Control. Prior to this, he spent almost 15 years in Honeywell Transportation Systems, a global leader in the development and production of innovative automotive technologies, as the President and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems, President of Honeywell Turbo Technologies, Vice President and General Manager of Turbo for EMEA and India and in various leadership roles in sales and marketing.  He joined Honeywell in 1997 in Honeywell’s aerospace business and has held various leadership positions in the US and in Europe. Prior to joining Honeywell, Alex served for six years in the textile industry and began his career in his native Madagascar.   Alex was named a 2010 Automotive News Eurostar, widely considered the top honor for an executive in the European automotive marketplace. He has also been featured as an industry expert in dozens of publications including the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg/Business Week and Automotive News.   He holds a B.A in Finance from the University of Dauphine (France), and an MBA from the HEC School of Management in France. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.   Alex is an avid classic race car driver and winner of the 2008 Morocco Classic Race.

Alex Ismail
President and CEO, Automation and Control Solutions

Darius Adamczyk is President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT), a global leader in the development of high-performance products and solutions, including low global warming refrigerants, specialty films for healthcare and photovoltaic applications, leading technologies for the global refining and petrochemicals industry, and process solutions with $6.8 billion in revenue in 2013. Prior to this role, Darius served as President of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS), one of the world’s leading suppliers of automation and control systems designing advanced software solutions that control and optimize refineries, oil and gas installations, pulp and paper mills, chemical, pharmaceutical, and power plants around the globe. HPS has now been incorporated into Honeywell PMT under Darius’ leadership.   Darius became the President of Honeywell Scanning & Mobility in 2008 when Metrologic, where he was serving as Chief Executive Officer, was acquired by Honeywell. Darius has held various leadership positions with Ingersoll Rand, including President of Air Solutions Group, President of the Heavy Industrial Business Segment, and Vice President of Business Development. From 1995 to 1999, Darius served as a senior associate at global strategy and technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.  He began his professional career as an electrical engineer at General Electric in 1988.   Darius has an MBA from Harvard University, a master’s degree in computer engineering from Syracuse University, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Michigan State University. Darius also completed the GE Edison Engineering Program, as well as numerous executive development courses at Wharton and Duke, among other institutions.

Darius Adamczyk
Performance Materials and Technologies

Terrence Hahn is President and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems, a $3.8 billion global business and one of Honeywell’s four strategic business groups.  Honeywell Transportation Systems is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative automotive technologies including Garrett® turbochargers and Bendix® and Jurid® braking materials.   Since being named to this role in April 2013, Terrence has helped expand the business globally, launching more than 100 new engine programs in 2013 and helping secure a record number of new programs with passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers around the world.  His customer-focused approach helped deliver improved financial and operational performance and the business was named as a finalist for the prestigious Automotive News PACE Award for innovation.   Before Transportation Systems, Terrence was Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell’s Fluorine Products business, a global materials development leader in energy efficiency and environmental compliance solutions. During his time with Fluorine Products, Terrence transformed the business, developing the Solstice™ platform of non-ozone depleting and low global warming potential materials to meet the demands of the HVAC, appliance, supermarket, insulation, automotive and consumer products industries.  He also expanded the business footprint into Asia, while creating step-change improvements in cross-functional operations and business profitability, all with a deep commitment to providing customer value.   Prior to joining Honeywell in 2007, Terrence spent nearly 20 years with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. He last served as senior director for the company’s global Electronic Specialty Materials business based in Taiwan.  Terrence also served in a number of other capacities for Air Products, including country manager for Malaysia, business development manager for refinery hydrogen, and on-sites manager for Canada. He also was integration business leader for the company’s acquisition of Ashland’s Electronic Chemicals business in 2003.   Terrence earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in materials science from Lehigh University, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Terrence Hahn
President and CEO, Transportation Systems

Andreas Kramvis is a Vice Chairman of Honeywell focused on enabling the global deployment of HOS Gold, advancing the Company’s software initiative through improved software development processes, and driving expansion in High Growth Regions, which are all critical components of Honeywell’s 5-year plan.   Prior to this role, Andreas served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies, a global leader in process technology for the oil and gas industry as well as the development and production of high-purity, high-quality performance chemicals and materials.  During his six years in the role from 2008-14, PMT increased sales by about 30% to become a $7 billon business, and operating income increased by more than 75%. Andreas has also served as the President of Honeywell’s Environmental and Combustion Controls business. Intimately familiar with key markets and economies around the world, Andreas has managed companies with global scope across five different industries. He is the author of a book titled “Transforming the Corporation: Running a Business in the 21st Century,” which demonstrates how to systematically transform a business for high performance. Andreas is a graduate of Cambridge University, where he studied engineering specializing in electronics, and he holds an M.B.A. from Manchester Business School.

Andreas Kramvis
Vice Chairman

Roger Fradin is a Vice Chairman of Honeywell responsible for advancing the Company’s merger and acquisition strategy toward its 5-year target of $10 billion, expanding High Growth Regions, and improving internal operations.   Roger was previously President and CEO of Honeywell Automation and Controls Solutions (ACS), a global leader in the development and manufacture of environmental controls, life safety products and building and process solutions that are at work in homes, buildings, industrial facilities and public and private utilities around the world.  During Roger’s 10-year tenure, ACS of grew roughly 110% from an $8 billion, mainly U.S. domestic business, to a $17 billion global business.   Since joining Honeywell in 2000, at the time of Honeywell’s acquisition of Pittway Corporation, Roger has also served as President of Automation and Control Products and President and CEO of Security and Fire Solutions. Starting in 1976, he helped lead an entrepreneurial team that built Pittway into the world’s leading supplier of electronic security and fire alarm products.   Roger received his MBA and BS degrees from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also a member of the faculty. He has authored books and articles on Management and Strategy issues. He is a Director at MSC Industrial Direct, a NYSE listed industrial distributor, and Pitney Bowes.

Roger Fradin
Vice Chairman

Kate Adams is Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Honeywell. She is responsible for managing all of the company's legal affairs including Securities and Exchange Commission filings and disclosure, corporate governance, human resources and benefits, intellectual property rights, litigation, environmental compliance, and acquisitions and divestitures. In this role, Kate is also responsible for Honeywell’s Government Relations and Global Security organizations.   From 2005 through September 2008, Adams was Vice President and General Counsel for Performance Materials and Technologies, one of Honeywell's four strategic business groups. Prior to joining the Performance Materials and Technologies leadership team, she served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel - Litigation for Honeywell.   Before joining Honeywell, Adams was a partner at Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP in New York City. Earlier in her career, Adams served in roles as law clerk for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court of the United States; trial attorney for the United States Department of Justice, Appellate Section, Environment and Natural Resources division; and law clerk for Stephen Breyer, then Chief Justice United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and now Justice of the Supreme Court.   Throughout her career, Adams has held academic positions as adjunct assistant professor of law for the New York University Law School and adjunct assistant professor of environmental law for Columbia University Law School in New York City.   She earned a bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature with French and German concentrations from Brown University and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School in Chicago, Illinois.

Katherine L. Adams
Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Tom Szlosek is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Honeywell, a $39 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials.   Prior to this role, Tom was Vice President of Corporate Finance responsible for corporate tax, treasury, investor relations, audit, financial planning, and back office.  From 2007 to 2013, Tom was Chief Financial Officer for Honeywell’s largest business group, Automation and Control Solutions (ACS), where he helped lead ACS to 50% growth in sales and a doubling of operating profits.  He also helped transact 15 acquisitions valued at over $3 billion.  He served as Vice President and Controller of Honeywell from 2004 to 2007. Prior to joining Honeywell, Tom spent eight years with General Electric Company, where he held various finance leadership roles, including CFO of GE Medical Systems Asia and CFO of GE Consumer Finance Europe. He was in the audit practice with Price Waterhouse for 10 years before joining GE. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the State University of New York at Geneseo and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Tom Szlosek
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

As Corporate Vice President, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Rhonda Germany works closely with senior leadership to develop strategic frameworks for our growth initiatives worldwide. She also works closely with the Country Managers for China, India and Japan to drive aggressive growth strategies, and leads Honeywell's annual Strategic Planning process, as well as marketing functional excellence, including the Strategic Marketing Program.   Prior to Honeywell, Germany was with Booz, Allen & Hamilton, where she served as Vice President, Partner, Board Member and Member of the Board’s Personnel Committee. Prior to that, she ran an independent consulting firm specializing in strategic planning. She has also held management positions at Chem Systems Inc. and Union Carbide. In her early career, she held sales, market development and marketing positions, and ran a joint venture.   Germany earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA in finance from the University of Connecticut.

Rhonda Germany
Corporate Vice President, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer

Mark James is Honeywell’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Procurement and Communications.  James is responsible for leading global human resources strategy and programs for the company’s 130,000 employees in more than 100 countries. This includes organization and talent development, staffing, learning, compensation and benefits, labor and employee relations, HR services, and the Six Sigma training organization. His role also includes leading the company’s communications, procurement and aviation functions. He has served in this role since November 2007.   Prior to this position, James was Vice President of Human Resources and Communications for Honeywell Aerospace, a position he held since October 2004, leading HR strategies for the $12 billion business and its more than 40,000 employees. James joined Honeywell in February, 2000 as director of Human Resources for Federal Manufacturing & Technologies in Kansas City and was promoted in March, 2001 to Vice President of Human Resources for Aerospace Electronic Systems in Phoenix. Prior to Honeywell, James held a variety of Human Resources positions with Iomega, JM Family Enterprises (Toyota distributor), AT&T and Lockheed Martin.   James holds a master’s degree from the University of Utah in Public Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources, and a business administration degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations from Utah State University. James is a designated Senior Professional in Human Resources, a Certified Compensation Professional and a Certified Benefits Professional. He is a certified Six Sigma Leadership Black Belt.

Mark R. James
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Procurement and Communications

Shane Tedjarati is responsible for driving Honeywell’s business expansion in high growth regions of the world: Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Based in Shanghai, he reports directly to Honeywell’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Tedjarati has a proven track record of creating localized go-to-market strategies, fostering cross-business cooperation and nurturing business partnerships in high growth regions. Prior to this role, he was the President & CEO of Honeywell China and India, where he was instrumental in engineering Honeywell’s success story in these two countries, both of which have grown several fold and become major contributors to Honeywell’s worldwide growth. Before coming to Honeywell, Tedjarati accumulated more than 20 years of consulting experience in various industries. He was the regional managing director for Deloitte Consulting (Greater China), where he worked with Chinese stated-owned enterprises and multi-national corporations to help them formulate and execute strategies for sustainable growth in China and abroad. Tedjarati is a co-founder of Aspen Institute’s Middle East and Asia Leadership Initiatives; special advisor to Chongqing and Wuhan Mayors; member of the advisory board of Antai College of Economics and Management Shanghai Jiao Tong University; and industry Co-Chair of China Leaders for Global Operations (CLGO), a dual master’s degree program by MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is also a sought-after speaker in various high growth markets. He has authored many articles on business practices, and is currently working on a book regarding the social and cultural ramifications of the sweeping changes taking place in the Chinese society. Tedjarati is an avid aviator. He enjoys flying throughout the world and is a licensed commercial pilot. He has lived in China for 20 years and speaks six languages.

Shane Tedjarati
President, Global High Growth Regions-Honeywell

Dr. Krishna Mikkilineni is Senior Vice President, Engineering, Operations and IT.  In this role, he oversees the effectiveness of Honeywell’s research, development, engineering, supply chain, and operations, strengthening the company’s ability to create differentiated products and solutions for Honeywell’s markets across the globe. He also is responsible for expanding Honeywell Operating System (HOS), driving Velocity Product Development (VPD™), and increasing dedication to quality and delivery throughout the organization. Krishna leads the Honeywell Operations and Technology Leadership Councils and is responsible for the company’s Information Technology (IT) function. Since joining Honeywell more than two decades ago, Krishna has been instrumental in leading globalization initiatives, establishing worldwide processes, successfully executing large-scale, multi-location projects, and leveraging talent in emerging regions to meet Honeywell product development needs.  As the President of Honeywell Technology Solutions (HTS), he grew the organization to nearly 9,000 engineers across China, India, and Eastern Europe and established operations at SEI-CMMI Level 5 rating, PCMM Level 5 rating, AS9100, BS7799, ISO9001-2000, and ISO14001 quality standards, among many other quality certifications.   Krishna holds a bachelor of engineering degree in electronics and communications and earned a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Florida. He also has received a number of recognitions at Honeywell, including the Lund Award and the Senior Leadership Award.

Krishna Mikkilineni
Senior Vice President,Engineering,Operations and IT