United Technologies Names Robert Leduc President Of Sikorsky Aircraft

(RTTNews) - United Technologies Corp. (UTX) NYSE: UTX) said it has appointed Robert Leduc as President of Sikorsky Aircraft. He will succeed Mick Maurer, who will move to the newly created position of UTC Senior Vice President or SVP, Strategic Projects. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Commenting on Leduc, the company said that prior to his retirement in 2014, Leduc held numerous senior leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Aerospace Systems, including leading the Large Commercial Engines business at Pratt & Whitney, as well as the Boeing Programs and the Space Systems business at Hamilton Sundstrand.

Commenting on Maurer's new role, the company said he will work closely with Mike Dumais, UTC Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning, to complete the strategic alternatives review for Sikorsky, and to ensure a successful separation should UTC pursue a spinoff. Maurer will also work closely with Leduc to ensure a smooth leadership transition at Sikorsky.

During Maurer's tenure as Sikorsky President, the company secured a record backlog and won numerous strategic competitions, including the U.S. Presidential helicopter, the U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue helicopter and the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator.