Ashmita Sethi

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp, has appointed Ashmita Sethi as the new managing director for India.

A world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units, Pratt & Whitney is based in Farmington, Connecticut, US. It provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries.

As Pratt & Whitney’s senior-most in-country leader, Sethi will provide strategic direction for the company’s growth and business goals in India, and drive all of Pratt & Whitney’s operations in India, including customer relations and  support, the company’s Customer Training Centre in Hyderabad, Communications and Governmental Affairs.

Rick Deurloo, Pratt & Whitney’s Chief Customer Officer said:“Having Sethi join our team as the country head of India will bolster our support for our customers in the India market. She brings the leadership, industry knowledge and experience to this role, and we welcome her to the Pratt & Whitney team,” he stated.