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Honeywell: Transforming a Century Old Industrial

By: William W. George, Michael Norris and John Masko
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:22
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Abstract

In late 2021, Darius Adamczyk, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell is considering the changes he has made to the company since he took over the top leadership position in 2017. The company he had inherited from his predecessor, David Cote, was seen by most as a high-performing, successful operation. Rather than rest on that success, however, Adamczyk had made a series of major moves—spinouts, exits, mergers, and reorganizations to refocus and reposition Honeywell. Against the backdrop of the breakup of GE, which many considered to be Honeywell’s peer, Adamczyk wonders if he has done enough to prepare Honeywell to compete in the 21st century.

Keywords

Business Conglomerates; Transformation; Technological Innovation; Leading Change; Business Strategy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Organization; Aerospace Industry; Chemical Industry; Electronics Industry; Green Technology Industry; Industrial Products Industry; Technology Industry; North Carolina; New Jersey

Citation

George, William W., Michael Norris, and John Masko. "Honeywell: Transforming a Century Old Industrial." Harvard Business School Case 322-064, May 2022.
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