Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones to Retire on July 31; Ortberg to be Named New CEO

Rockwell Collins today announced that Chairman and CEO Clay Jones, 64, has informed the company's board of directors of his plans to retire as CEO effective July 31, after almost 34 years of service. Rockwell Collins President Kelly Ortberg, 52, is expected to succeed Jones as CEO at that time. Jones will remain on the company's board of directors as non-executive chairman. Clay Jones, Chairman & CEO, Rockwell Collins (Photo: Rockwell Collins) “This decision was made as part of a carefully orchestrated succession planning process that has been implemented over the past several years,” Jones said. “Our focus on developing talent has ensured Kelly is well-prepared to assume this new responsibility.”