Chris is a tested leader who has successfully steered Pratt & Whitney through one of the most dynamic and challenging periods in aerospace history.
With over two decades of executive leadership experience, Christopher T. Calio is promoted as the CEO of Pratt & Whitney. will replace Shane G Eddy as the President of Pratt & Whitney, effective 1st March 2022. Shane Eddy, currently SVP and Chief Operations Officer at Pratt & Whitney, replaces Calio as President of Pratt & Whitney.
In this role, Calio will oversee Pratt & Whitney’s four business units as well as its technology and engineering; enterprise services and digital; and operations, quality, environmental, health and safety, and supply chain functions. Calio will continue to report directly to Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes.
Raytheon Technologies Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes said, “Chris is a tested leader who has successfully steered Pratt & Whitney through one of the most dynamic and challenging periods in aerospace history. He has guided strategic investments and delivered industry-leading innovation across commercial and military programs. As we execute on our strategy, including our commitment to developing talent across the organization, Chris’ experience and leadership will help advance the company’s growth and transformation initiatives.”
In his most recent position as President of Pratt & Whitney, Calio oversaw the significant ramp and introduction of numerous product enhancements, including the recent introduction of the GTF Advantage engine as well as the F135 program.
Describing Shane, Hayes said, “Shane’s significant aerospace industry leadership experience and in-depth understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s products and culture makes him the ideal leader to take the business through its next phase of growth. Building on his proficiency running global operations, Shane’s management and operational expertise will help drive continued optimization of the business.”
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Eddy joined Pratt & Whitney in 2016, with prior experience at GE Aviation, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Bell Textron.
