Edward Dryden serves as President of Connected Solutions and Technologies (CST) at Carrier Global Corporation, where he leads the division's strategic initiatives in intelligent climate and connected building solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the HVAC and building technologies industry, Dryden joined Carrier in 2018 following the company's spin-off from United Technologies. His tenure has been marked by a focus on digital transformation, integrating IoT, AI, and analytics to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across commercial applications. Dryden's career began at Johnson Controls, where he rose through engineering and product management roles, spearheading the development of smart building automation systems that reduced energy consumption by up to 30% in large-scale deployments. Prior to Carrier, he served as Vice President of Global Innovation at Honeywell Building Technologies, overseeing multimillion-dollar R&D investments that resulted in patented technologies for predictive maintenance and occupant-centric climate control. His achievements include multiple industry awards, such as the ASHRAE Technology Award for innovative HVAC solutions. In his current role at Carrier, Dryden drives the CST portfolio, which powers over 1 million connected devices worldwide, generating significant revenue growth and positioning Carrier as a leader in the $100 billion smart buildings market. Under his leadership, CST has expanded partnerships with major tech firms like Microsoft and Google, accelerating the adoption of cloud-based platforms that deliver real-time insights and operational efficiencies for customers globally. Dryden holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.