Our History

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Carrier is built on a legacy of innovation, beginning with our founders. This culture of innovation supports our core strategy of developing smart, sustainable and efficient solutions to meet the complex challenges resulting from the megatrends of urbanization, climate change and increasing requirements for food safety driven by the needs of our growing global population, rising standards of living and increasing energy and environmental regulation.

Willis Carrier designed the first modern airconditioning system in 1902 – an invention that would go on to fundamentally change the world. Jeremiah and Charles Chubb started their own lock company in 1820, and their work has set the standard for lock technology since the 19th century. Robert Edwards obtained the first patent for an electric bell in 1881, with his company growing to encompass the largest industrial original equipment manufacturer and commercial installed base of signaling devices in the world. Walter Kidde produced the first integrated smoke detection and carbon dioxide extinguishing system for use on board ships. Today Kidde is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fire safety products.

An Independent Carrier

Our technologies forged entire industries. We have built iconic brands. And now, as an independent, focused company, our best days are ahead of us.

In 2018, United Technologies Corporation announced its intention to spin off Carrier into a separate publicly traded company. On April 3, 2020, UTC completed that spinoff and Carrier became an independent, publicly traded company and our common stock is listed under the symbol “CARR” on the New York Stock Exchange. For more than a century, Carrier has been a symbol of excellence, and today, as a stand-alone company, we have defined our own strategy, vision, culture and priorities.

And we continue to contribute meaningfully to communities around the world through employee volunteerism and environmentally responsible operations, products and services. We embrace these new opportunities and look forward to this new chapter in our storied history.

Carrier direct reports to the CEO are >50% diverse.*

* Women or people of color

Carrier’s Executive Leadership Team: (from left to right) Chris Nelson, HVAC; Bobby George, Digital; Nadia Villeneuve, Human Resources; Chris Kmetz, Engineering; David Appel, Refrigeration; Kevin O’Connor, Legal; David Gitlin, President & CEO; Ajay Agrawal, Strategy & Services; Jurgen Timperman, Fire & Security; Tim McLevish, Finance; Mary Milmoe, Communications & Marketing; Rishi Grover, Operations; Eva Azoulay, Global Business Services & Transformation.