United Technologies appoints Akhil Johri as CFO

US multinational conglomerate United Technologies Corp. Today appointed Akhil Johri as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing back the veteran India-born executive to the company.
United Technologies, based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.
Johri, 53, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a Chartered Accountant. His appointment will be effective January 1, 2015.
He will have global responsibility for UTC's Finance function and for financial communications and investor relations. He will report to UTC President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory J. Hayes, the company said in a release.

Johri returns to UTC after serving as Chief Financial Officer for Port Washington, New York-based, publicly traded Pall Corporation, a leader in filtration, separation and purification solutions for customers across a broad spectrum in life sciences and industry.
Prior to joining Pall Corporation, Johri enjoyed a 26- year career at UTC in various executive positions of increasing responsibility.

His most recent role was Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems, which includes Pratt & Whitney and UTC Aerospace Systems.
"I am thrilled to welcome Akhil back to UTC, where he is highly respected for his strategic insights, financial skills, and his ability to communicate effectively with Wall Street and our shareholder community," Hayes said.

"We look forward to Akhil's leadership as we continue to focus on creating innovative products and solutions for our global customers and delivering best-in-class returns for our shareowners.