Honeywell Automation ex-Wipro CFO Suresh Senapaty as Chairman

Honeywell Automation India Ltd (HAIL) today announced appointment of former Wipro CFO Suresh Senapaty as its Chairman.
Senapaty has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) and as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the company said in a statement.
"Suresh Senapaty will be responsible for contributing to HAIL's overall strategy and to provide counsel on corporate governance, business, and financial matters," it added.
He succeeds Surendra L Rao, who served as member of the Board of Directors of HAIL since January 2002 and as Chairman of the Board of Directors fromAugust 2014 to February 2016.

Commenting on the appointment, HAIL Managing Director Vikas Chadha said:"Suresh's global and local experience will provide the right financial vision for a company like HAIL, which brings both global technology expertise, and local capabilities to address the unique needs of Indian customers."
Senapaty has experience of over three decades in finance, governance, and strategy. Hehasheld leadershipand boardpositions atseveralWipro companies, having previously led its finance functionacross its information technology, consumer care, infrastructure engineering, and healthcare businesses, HAIL said.
On his new role, Senapaty said: "Honeywell's technologies help solve some of the world's toughest challenges in energy efficiency, safety, security, and productivity. Honeywell isalso equally local,withmany decades of service in India. I am excited to be part of this company and look forward to see the business grow in India.