United Technologies Appoints David P. Hess to Lead Aerospace Business Development

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United Technologies Corp. 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. In addition, Hess will support Mike Dumais, Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning, in reviewing the corporation's aerospace portfolio and evaluating acquisition opportunities.

"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.

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