Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
The Partnership for Economic Innovation, a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announces Mike Madsen — former President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace — has joined its board of directors.
Mr. Madsen brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to PEI’s mission of positioning Arizona as a global leader in advanced technology and manufacturing.
“Mike Madsen brings invaluable industry expertise and a proven track record of leadership that will help advance PEI’s mission to accelerate economic opportunities in Arizona.” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and PEI Board Member. “His influence in driving a future-focused vision with PEI that engages the private sector solidifies the market’s standing as a global hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing.”
During his tenure at Honeywell Aerospace, Mr. Madsen led a global organization with a strong presence in Arizona whose products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft.
With more than three decades of aerospace experience, he has held various executive positions, leading multi-billion-dollar business units and global support functions.
“Arizona must fully participate in the advanced innovation economy to achieve resilient, smarter growth that benefits everyone,” Mr. Madsen said. “I’m committed to helping create an environment where any company with a presence in Arizona and our residents can thrive through higher value production, more high-paying jobs, increased entrepreneurship, and greater local investment. I admire PEI for their dedicated work making this vision a reality.”
