Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) marks a significant transition in leadership as Atul Pai takes the helm as Managing Director, effective May 16, 2024. This announcement comes as Ashish Gaikwad assumes the role of India Leader for Industrial Automation within Honeywell International Inc’s strategic business groups.
Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman & Independent Director of HAIL, stresses Pai’s extensive background in various regional and global roles across the company as pivotal in shaping strategic direction and fortifying growth.
Ashish Modi, Non-executive Director of HAIL and President, Honeywell India, underscores Pai’s prowess as a CFO and business leader, highlighting his capacity to steer HAIL towards continued success.
Atul Pai’s journey within Honeywell began in 2001, marked by diverse leadership roles across the organization. His tenure includes significant stints as Global CFO for Honeywell Building Solution and Operations Controller for Honeywell. Pai’s elevation to Managing Director signifies a seamless transition, underpinned by his intimate knowledge of the company’s operations and ethos.
According to an official company statement, expressing gratitude for the opportunity, Atul Pai underscored HAIL’s pioneering role in India’s industrial and building automation landscape. With a robust portfolio spanning automation, digitalization, and sustainability, coupled with a seasoned workforce, Pai is poised to lead HAIL towards greater prominence.
Established in 1984, HAIL has evolved into a Fortune India 500 company with a formidable presence nationwide. Its commitment to excellence is underscored by dual certifications in ISO:14001 and OHSAS:18001, setting industry benchmarks in automation and control solutions.
Atul Pai’s appointment heralds a new era for HAIL, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, growth, and customer value in the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation.