Honeywell Announces Leadership Shifts in Automation Business

Honeywell International announced key leadership changes in its Automation business. As of October 1, 2026, Billal Hammoud will become President and CEO of Process Technology, part of the Process Automation & Technology segment.

Hammoud, who currently leads Building Automation, is credited with transforming that division to high single-digit organic growth and margin expansion. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur.

Juan Picon, President of Building Automation Americas, will succeed Hammoud as head of Building Automation on the same date. The leadership changes signal a deliberate strengthening of management bench to support long-term growth and profitability across Honeywell's core automation franchises.