Timken Names Lucian Boldea President and CEO

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lucian Boldea the company’s President and CEO and member of the Board, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Boldea will succeed Richard G. Kyle, who has been in an interim role since March after having previously served as president and CEO from 2014 to 2024.

Boldea joins Timken from Honeywell, where he served as President and CEO of Industrial Automation, a global business segment with over $10 billion in sales, 31,000 employees and 70 manufacturing sites worldwide. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he brings a demonstrated record of strategic leadership and innovation.

“Following a comprehensive search, the Board is confident that Lucian is the right leader to continue to advance Timken’s strategy, accelerate growth and deliver long-term returns for stakeholders,” said John Timken, Chairman of the Board. “He shares our values and has the vision, experience and leadership qualities to take Timken to new levels of performance.”

Boldea is a globally recognized executive, thought leader and innovator in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Since joining Honeywell in 2022, he’s been at the forefront of the company’s transformation toward autonomous operations, leveraging artificial intelligence, IoT (Internet of Things) and advanced sensor technologies. Previously, he served in executive roles at Eastman Chemical Company, starting his career there as a chemist and advancing through a variety of leadership, strategy and operational positions over more than two decades.

“I’m honoured to join Timken, a company recognized globally for its strong products, values and customer commitment,” said Boldea. “I look forward to collaborating with the Timken leadership team and engaging with employees, customers and partners as we continue to diversify our portfolio, strengthen our operations and drive sustainable growth.”