LONGUEUIL, Quebec, May 8, 2019 /CNW/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a
division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today
announced the appointment of Maria Della
Posta as president of Pratt & Whitney Canada, effective June 1 and reporting to Pratt & Whitney
President Bob Leduc. Della
Posta succeeds John Saabas as
president, Pratt & Whitney
Canada, who has announced his retirement.
"Pratt & Whitney
Canada has a leadership position in all of its markets, with
a portfolio of more than 64,000 engines in service and 13,000
customers worldwide," said Bob
Leduc, President, Pratt & Whitney. "Maria has been
instrumental in building Pratt & Whitney Canada's portfolio throughout her
career. Maria brings extensive experience and a deep
understanding of our customers and the markets in which we operate.
As leader of Pratt & Whitney
Canada's global business, I am confident that Maria will
continue to drive sustainable growth and deliver exceptional
customer service while maximizing operational performance
worldwide. I wish to thank John for his outstanding contribution to
Pratt & Whitney."
Della Posta joined Pratt &
Whitney in 1985 and progressed through roles of increasing
leadership in Supply Chain, Finance and Customer Service. She was
named vice president, Customer Support in 2001, senior vice
president, Sales and Marketing in 2010 and senior vice president,
Pratt & Whitney Canada in
2012.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power
units. United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. To learn more about UTC, visit its website at
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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; 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.
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