RTX (NYSE: RTX) has named Jill Albertelli as the next president of Pratt & Whitney, with her tenure set to begin on January 1, 2027.
Albertelli will report directly to RTX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Calio, succeeding current president Shane Eddy, who has decided to retire.
Calio praised the incoming executive as a deeply experienced leader with more than three decades of experience across the organization.
“Jill is a seasoned and highly respected leader with over three decades of experience across nearly every corner of Pratt & Whitney,” said Calio.
“Her proven track record and deep understanding of the business and our customer base make her the right person to lead Pratt & Whitney into the future,” Calio added.
Albertelli’s career spans a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain management, commercial programs, sales, and maintenance repair operations.
She most recently served as president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines division, where she secured the company’s sole source propulsion position on the F-35 fighter aircraft.
In that role, she also improved F135 engine delivery and quality performance while expanding sustainment capability to ensure mission readiness for military customers.
Albertelli holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Eddy, whose more than 40-year career took him from flight line mechanic to company president, assumed his current role in 2022 and will remain with the company through March 2027 as a special advisor.
Calio credited Eddy with delivering record sales growth and steering Pratt & Whitney through a significant multi-year transformation effort during his tenure.
“Shane’s steadfast leadership — paired with his relentless focus on our CORE operating system, our people and our customers — helped Pratt & Whitney achieve record sales growth and positioned the business for continued success,” said Calio.
Under Eddy’s watch, Pratt & Whitney managed the production and sustainment ramp for two critical RTX programs, the Geared Turbo Fan and F135 engines.
RTX, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, employs more than 180,000 people globally and reported 2025 sales of more than $88 billion.
