Executive Brings Extensive Industry Experience and Regional Knowledge to Role
PHOENIX, Jan. 23, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the appointment of Jon Lippin as vice president and general manager for the Process Solutions business in Asia Pacific. Lippin, formerly the vice president of global sales for Honeywell Process Solutions, replaces Desmond Teo who retired after 29 years of service with the company.
“Jon is recognized within Honeywell for being customer-focused and driving strong business results,” said Norm Gilsdorf, president of Honeywell Process Solutions. “The Process Solutions business is well-positioned as a strong competitor in Asia Pacific and Jon’s experience and global track record of success make him an outstanding fit to lead the region.”
Lippin has been with Honeywell for more than 23 years. He was promoted to the position of vice president of global sales for Honeywell Process Solutions in 2003. Lippin has extensive experience within the automation business developing markets for power generation, mining, pulp and paper, refining and chemicals. During his career, he has gained significant experience working in the Asia Pacific region and understands the business climate and customer needs. Lippin has worked closely with customers in Asia Pacific such as China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) to implement Honeywell solutions that help improve business performance.
Since joining Honeywell in 1984, Lippin has progressed in positions of increasing management responsibility in sales, consulting, project operations, and general management. In his new role, Lippin will be based in Shanghai.
For more information about Honeywell Process solutions, visit www.honeywell.com/ps.
Honeywell International is a $35 billion 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. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com. Honeywell Process Solutions is part of Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions group, a global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry. For more information about Process Solutions, access www.honeywell.com/ps.
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