FARMINGTON, Conn., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United
Technologies (NYSE: UTX) today announced the appointment of
Christopher T. Calio as president of
Pratt & Whitney, effective upon the retirement of Bob Leduc in early 2020.
"I want to thank Bob Leduc for
his extraordinary service during his 40-year career at United
Technologies," said UTC Chairman & CEO Greg Hayes. "Bob has played a significant role
in shaping Pratt & Whitney as we know it today. He transformed
the engine company by driving excellence and empowerment throughout
the organization while most recently leading its 40,000 employees
through the entry into service of the GTF, F135 and PW800 programs.
Bob is one of the most esteemed leaders in aerospace and will leave
a lasting imprint on Pratt & Whitney."
Chris Calio will assume
leadership of Pratt & Whitney after serving as president of its
commercial engines business since 2017.
"Chris and Bob will work closely together over the next few
months to ensure a smooth transition for both our customers and
employees," said Hayes. "Chris has a proven record of performance
and his commitment to customers, innovation and growth will
position Pratt & Whitney to win for many years to come."
As president of Pratt & Whitney's commercial engines
business, Calio is responsible for the development, program
management, sales, customer support and aftermarket services of the
company's portfolio of large commercial engines, including the
P&W GTF engine family.
Previously, Calio served as chief of staff to UTC Chairman and
CEO Greg Hayes. He joined United
Technologies in 2005 and served in positions of increasing
responsibility across the corporation. He holds a bachelor's degree
in political science from Trinity
College, and MBA and law degrees from the University of Connecticut.
About United Technologies
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or on Twitter @UTC.
Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements
concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ
materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in levels of
demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in
the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design,
development, production support, performance and realization of the
anticipated benefits of advanced technologies (including our
expected returns under customer contracts); as well as other risks
and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from
time to time in United Technologies Corp.'s Securities and Exchange
Commission filings.
Contact: Michele
Quintaglie, UTC
(860) 493-4364
www.UTC.com
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