MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Honeywell announced that Roger Fradin has been named president and chief executive officer of its $7 billion Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) business. Fradin will report to chairman and chief executive officer Dave Cote and become an executive officer of the company.

"Roger is superbly qualified and his track record of success in leading several ACS enterprises puts him in terrific position to drive growth across our entire portfolio of automation and control businesses," said Cote. "Roger will undoubtedly bring a strong focus on growth and performance to a business group that is already well positioned in industries with growing demand for its products and services, which provide comfort, safety, security, and productivity to customers around the world."

Most recently, Fradin served as president of Automation and Control Products (ACP), a diverse business unit that encompassed Honeywell's sensing and control; security; fire; and environmental and combustion controls enterprises.