United Technologies Corp. (UTC) 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. 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.