HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced the appointment of
David P. Hess, former President of
Pratt & Whitney, to the position of UTC Senior Vice President,
Aerospace Business Development. In this newly created position,
Hess will work in close collaboration with Pratt & Whitney
President Paul Adams and UTC
Aerospace Systems President Dave
Gitlin to strengthen relationships with key aerospace
customers and partners.
"It is a great pleasure to welcome Dave back to UTC," said UTC
President & Chief Executive Officer Gregory Hayes. "Dave is highly regarded across
the aerospace industry. His strong customer relationships, deep
industry knowledge and experienced leadership will provide
tremendous value to the company as we focus on the entry into
service and production ramp-up of our Geared Turbofan engine and
numerous UTAS aircraft systems."
Prior to his retirement in early 2014, Hess served as President
of Pratt & Whitney. Earlier in his 34-year career at UTC, he
served as President of UTC's Hamilton Sundstrand business, now a
part of UTC Aerospace Systems. During his tenure at Hamilton
Sundstrand, the company became the largest systems supplier on
Boeing's 787 aircraft, and while he led Pratt & Whitney, the
company achieved sole-source position on the F-35 fighter aircraft,
acquired a majority share in International Aero Engines, won five
applications for the new PurePower Geared Turbofan engine and
launched the PW800 on the new family of Gulfstream business
jets.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high
technology products and services to the building and aerospace
industries. To learn more about UTC, visit the website or follow
the company on Twitter: @UTC
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 and support 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.
UTC-IR
Contact: John Moran
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www.utc.com
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