Honeywell appoints Ged Blenkharn as Regional General Manager for Honeywell Process Solutions

Blenkharn was formerly director of Advanced Solutions for Honeywell Process Solutions, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

He replaces Larry Perkins who moved to a pan-EMEA role within Honeywell Process Solutions.

"The Middle East is a significant area for our business and we are well positioned to help process manufacturers in the region improve business performance," said Norm Gilsdorf, President of Honeywell Process Solutions. "Ged is the ideal fit to lead the business given his background, understanding of the business and proven track record. We are committed to the Middle East and will continue to offer our customers a strong local presence backed by global knowledge and expertise."

Based out of Honeywell's Abu Dhabi regional headquarters, Blenkharn will be focused on understanding the needs for Middle East process manufacturers and delivering Honeywell solutions that achieve customer goals and improve their business performance.

Blenkharn joined Honeywell in 1993 and has held a number of management and leadership roles in Finance, Operations and Business Development and Six Sigma. He has worked across Europe, Asia Pacific and India. Prior to joining Honeywell, he worked for Scandinavian Airline Systems (SAS).

Blenkharn has a bachelor's degree in political and economic history from Surrey University in the UK, and a master's in business administration from Lancaster University in the UK. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Honeywell International is a $37bn 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.

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.